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Aţ Ţafīlah, Jordan
Tafielah · Jordan
Aţ Ţafīlah is a small city in Tafielah, Jordan with a population of 25,429. Elevation: 3,415 ft (1,041 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Aţ Ţafīlah
Tafilah, also spelled Tafila, is a city with a population of 27,559 people in southwestern Jordan, located 183 kilometers (114 mi) southwest of Amman. It is the capital of Tafilah Governorate. It is well known for having green gardens which contain olive and fig trees, and grape-vines. Tafilah was first built by the Edomites and was called Tophel.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,429 |
| Population Density | 3,557 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.8375°, 35.6044° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Tafielah |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.4 inches (213 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aţ Ţafīlah
Aţ Ţafīlah is a small city in Jordan (Tafielah) with a population of 25,429. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet (1,041 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.
Climate in Aţ Ţafīlah
Aţ Ţafīlah has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8375°N, 35.6044°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in |
Aţ Ţafīlah has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Aţ Ţafīlah
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafila Technical University | University | — | Visit → |
Museums in Aţ Ţafīlah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth |
Hotels in Aţ Ţafīlah
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aţ Ţafīlah
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Aţ Ţafīlah
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aţ Ţafīlah
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aţ Ţafīlah
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Aţ Ţafīlah
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| King Feisal Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Al Qatranah Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Arad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Yahav Airfield | EIY | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aţ Ţafīlah
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد |
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What is the population of Aţ Ţafīlah?
Aţ Ţafīlah has a population of 25,429 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 3,557 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aţ Ţafīlah?
Aţ Ţafīlah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.4 inches.