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Kharjā, Jordan

Irbid · Jordan

Kharjā is a small city in Irbid, Jordan with a population of 5,498. Elevation: 1,473 ft (449 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,498 Population 52/sq mi density
1,473 ft Elevation 449 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Kharjā

خرجا هي قرية أردنية تتبع للواء بني كنانة في محافظة إربد شمال الأردن. وتقع هذه القرية على بعد 13 كلم شمال إربد، وتحيط بها عدة قرى هي أبو اللوقس وحريما جنوباً، وبرشتا شمالاً، والسيلة والخريبة غرباً، وعلعال والشجرة وذنيبة شرقاً.

People

Population5,498
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Population5,498
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Coordinates32.6599°, 35.8878°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceIrbid
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kharjā

Kharjā is a small city in Jordan (Irbid) with a population of 5,498. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet (449 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Kharjā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above Jordan avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area106.0 sq mi (274.6 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates32.6599°N, 35.8878°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.46"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 114 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 92 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 90 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 143 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 126 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 115 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 83 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 126 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 147 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 80 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 125 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 83 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 146 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 133 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 37 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 88 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 143 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 126 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 78 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 89 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 52 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 114 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 52 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 82 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 94 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 91 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Kharjā has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kharjā

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه السيله المختلطه - - - -
مدرسه السيله الثانويه - - - -
مدرسه السيله الثانويه للبنات - - - -
مدرسه السيله الاساسيه المختلطه - - - -
مدرسة السيلة الثانوية للإناث - - - -
مدرسة الخريبة الثانوية للبنين - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kharjā

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) music, news MP3
104.5FM צפון (IL) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kharjā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daraa National Museum
Historical Museum
Historical Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Tel A Saki
Umm Qais Museum
متحف الحيوانات
متحف الحيوانات

Libraries in Kharjā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
الهدف0.0
الهدف0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
مكتبة ابو عبادة0.0
مكتبة الحسين بن طلال0.0
مكتبة الفارابي0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة لجين0.0

Farmers Markets in Kharjā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Farmers' Market
Irbid Flea Market
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
اسواق مكة
ميني سو
ميني سو
ميني ماركت محمود
ميني ماركت محمود

Stadiums & Teams in Kharjā

TeamLeagueDivision
Al-Hassan Stadium
Almalab Albaladi

Airports Near Kharjā

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Khalkhalah Air Base-Medium Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air Base-Small Airport
Azraq Highway Strip-Small Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Emergency Airstrip-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Marj Ruhayyil Air Base-Small Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kharjā

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Asad Medical Complex
community health center
Khaledi Dentist
Mecca Pharmacy
pharmacy
Pharmacy
Qassem Alshalbi sons
white pearl dental center
Yarmouk University health center
اطباء بلا حدود
الدكتور مظهر نايف الصقور
د.سارة الرواشدة
د.عادل المومني
مجمع لامار الطبي التجميل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kharjā

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد أبو هريرة
مسجد الحاجة جليلة غندور
مسجد الخريبه
مسجد الرحمة
مسجد السيلة
مسجد برشتا
مسجد طارق بن زياد

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 Kharjā

What is the population of Kharjā?

Kharjā has a population of 5,498 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 106.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kharjā?

Kharjā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

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