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Al Kittah, Jordan

Jerash · Jordan

Al Kittah is a small city in Jerash, Jordan with a population of 5,626. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,626 Population 21/sq mi density
2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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People

Population5,626
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Population5,626
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates32.2769°, 35.8411°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceJerash
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (324 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Kittah

Al Kittah is a small city in Jordan (Jerash) with a population of 5,626. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Al Kittah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Jordan avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area269.2 sq mi (697.3 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates32.2769°N, 35.8411°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 72 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 127 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 129 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 135 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 121 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 43 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 116 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 105 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 104 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 121 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 127 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 49 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 60 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 133 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 123 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 59 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 127 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 115 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 122 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1759 AKKO Earthquake 8.0 m 2,000 87 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 72 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 87 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 45 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 137 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 113 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in

Al Kittah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Kittah

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه
مدرسة الحدادة الثانوية الشاملة للبنات
مدرسة الحدادة الاساسية للبنين
مدرسة الكتة الاساسيه المختلطة
مدرسة الكتة الاساسيه المختلطه
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Radio Stations near Al Kittah

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hayat FM civil, hashemite AAC+ 64 kbps
Mood FM MP3 128 kbps
Noursat Jordan TV AAC,H.264 563 kbps
Mazaj FM MP3 192 kbps
Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) music, news MP3
Radio Dahab classical MP3 192 kbps
MOOD FM (SA) AAC+ 70 kbps

Museums in Al Kittah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abu Jaber Museum
Jerash Museum
Old English Hospital Museum
Salt Archaeological Museum
Visitor Centre
علية الباشا

Libraries in Al Kittah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
المكتبة0.0
مكتبة العلاء0.0
مكتبة العميد0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة جديتا0.0
مكتبة لجين0.0
مكتبه الهارون0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Kittah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
اسواق السلام
اسواق السلام
اسواق مكة
المؤسسة الاستهلاكية العسكرية
بيع خضار
سوبر ماركت
عامر مول
محل خلويات

Hotels in Al Kittah

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olive Branch Resort

Restaurants in Al Kittah

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

شاورما عنا اطيب

Cafes in Al Kittah

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

جواكر
مقهى جواكر

Monuments in Al Kittah

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monastery of Virgin Mary

Gas Stations in Al Kittah

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JO #5760149801
محطة مخيم غزة
محطة مخيم غزة

Stadiums & Teams in Al Kittah

TeamLeagueDivision
الملعب البلدي

Airports Near Al Kittah

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Ramat David Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air BaseSmall Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah AirportSmall Airport
Azraq Highway StripSmall Airport
Cyclone damperSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Emergency AirstripSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Highway H Highway StripSmall Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport
Zarqa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Al Kittah

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Asad Medical Complex
Khaledi Dentist
Mecca Pharmacy
white pearl dental center
عيادة جمزو الخيرية
عيادة جمزو الخيرية
مختبرات أبو سارة الطبية
مختبرات أبو سارة الطبية

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Kittah

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Monastery of Virgin Mary
المسجد العمري
المسجد العمري
مسجد ابو ذر الغفاري
مسجد ابي بكر الصديق_رضي الله عنه_

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Amman

🇯🇴 About Jordan

Capital Amman
Population 9,956,011
Area 92,300 km²
GDP (USD) $51,088,476,338
GDP per capita $4,466
HDI 0.736
Life expectancy 77.8 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 92.7%
Currency JOD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +962
TLD .jo
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Kittah

What is the population of Al Kittah?

Al Kittah has a population of 5,626 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 269.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Kittah?

Al Kittah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

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