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Māḩiş, Jordan
Balqa · Jordan
Māḩiş is a small city in Balqa, Jordan with a population of 17,754. Elevation: 2,753 ft (839 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Māḩiş
Mahis is a town in the Balqa Governorate northwest from the governorate's capital Salt, and 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) west of Amman. Its population was 17,754 in 2015. Most of the population of Mahis descends from the Abbadi tribe.. The mountainous town is located at over 800 meters (2,600 ft), with views on the Jordan Valley, West Bank with Jerusalem's walls visible on the horizon. Mahis is known for its orchards and its numerous water fountains and springs, notably the Fountain of Mahis.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,754 |
| Population Density | 1,608 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9865°, 35.7699° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Balqa |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.1 inches (282 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Māḩiş
Māḩiş is a small city in Jordan (Balqa) with a population of 17,754. The city sits at an elevation of 2,753 feet (839 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.
Climate in Māḩiş
Māḩiş has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 215 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9865°N, 35.7699°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 116 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 40 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 116 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 26 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 134 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 26 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in |
Māḩiş has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Māḩiş
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Māḩiş
6 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 | |
| Radio Dahab | classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MOOD FM (SA) | - | AAC+ 70 kbps |
Museums in Māḩiş
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Jaber Museum | ||||
| ACOR | ||||
| ACOR | ||||
| ACOR | ||||
| Beit Shkair | ||||
| Beit Shkair | ||||
| Beit Shkair | ||||
| Coin museum | ||||
| Coin museum | ||||
| Coin museum | ||||
| Greek Orthodox museum | ||||
| Hedjaz Jordan Railway Museum | ||||
| Hedjaz Jordan Railway Museum | ||||
| Islamic Museum | ||||
| Islamic Museum | ||||
| Islamic Museum | ||||
| Jordan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Jordan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Jordan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Jordan Folklore Museum | ||||
| Jordan Folklore Museum | ||||
| Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 1 | ||||
| Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 1 | ||||
| Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 1 | ||||
| Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 2 | ||||
| Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 2 | ||||
| Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 2 | ||||
| Museum of Parliamentary Life | ||||
| Museum of Parliamentary Life | ||||
| Museum of Parliamentary Life | ||||
| Museum of Popular Traditions | ||||
| Old English Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Automobile Museum | ||||
| Royal Automobile Museum | ||||
| Royal tank museum | ||||
| Salt Archaeological Museum | ||||
| signs of Amman | ||||
| signs of Amman | ||||
| signs of Amman | ||||
| The Children's Museum | ||||
| The Children's Museum | ||||
| The Duke's Diwan | ||||
| The Jordan Museum | ||||
| The Jordan Museum | ||||
| The Jordan Museum | ||||
| University Museum | ||||
| المدرج الروماني عمان m&h | ||||
| المدرج الروماني عمان m&h | ||||
| لجنة دعم المساجدوالمشاريع الخيرية | ||||
| لجنة دعم المساجدوالمشاريع الخيرية | ||||
| لجنة دعم المساجدوالمشاريع الخيرية | ||||
| متحف السيارات الملكي m&h | ||||
| متحف السيارات الملكي m&h |
Libraries in Māḩiş
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdel Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdel Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul hameed shoman library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Hassan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Amman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DEIAHL Amman | 0.0 | |||||
| DEIAHL Amman | 0.0 | |||||
| DEIAHL Amman | 0.0 | |||||
| Department of the national library | 0.0 | |||||
| Department of the national library | 0.0 | |||||
| Department of the national library | 0.0 | |||||
| GJU Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Publishing House | 0.0 | |||||
| Modern Montessori School (MMS) | 0.0 | |||||
| Modern Montessori School (MMS) | 0.0 | |||||
| New English School (NES) | 0.0 | |||||
| New English School (NES) | 0.0 | |||||
| New English School (NES) | 0.0 | |||||
| W.I.S.E Universitys' library | 0.0 | |||||
| W.I.S.E Universitys' library | 0.0 | |||||
| W.I.S.E Universitys' library | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو طوق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو طوق | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Māḩiş
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curve | |||||
| Curve | |||||
| Curve | |||||
| Dukkan | |||||
| Dukkan | |||||
| MK | |||||
| Souk Jara | |||||
| Souk Jara | |||||
| Souk Jara | |||||
| Souq El-Khodra | |||||
| Souq El-Khodra | |||||
| Zink Supermarket | |||||
| Zink Supermarket | |||||
| اسواق الرنتيسي | |||||
| اسواق الرنتيسي | |||||
| اسواق السلام | |||||
| اسواق السلام | |||||
| اسواق السلام | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| المؤسسة الاستهلاكية العسكرية | |||||
| المؤسسة العسكرية - سوق الحزام | |||||
| سوق الوحدات الشعبي | |||||
| سوق الوحدات الشعبي | |||||
| محامص الشعب | |||||
| محامص الشعب |
Stadiums & Teams in Māḩiş
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Amman International Stadium | ||
| Amman International Stadium | ||
| King Abdullah II Stadium | ||
| الهاشمي | ||
| ستاد الجامعة | ||
| ستاد الجامعة |
Airports Near Māḩiş
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Qatranah Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Māḩiş
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hoffaz Clinics | ||
| Barakeh Medical Clinics | ||
| City Lab | ||
| City Lab | ||
| Dr. Ghassan Basheer Alami | ||
| Dr. Ghassan Basheer Alami | ||
| Dr. Hamadah Saleh Clinic | ||
| Dr. Hamadah Saleh Clinic | ||
| Jordan Red Crescent Psychosocial centre | ||
| Jordan Red Crescent Psychosocial centre | ||
| We Care Clinic | ||
| We Care Clinic | ||
| zakria abu khalaf | ||
| zakria abu khalaf | ||
| الخالدي بلازا | ||
| الخالدي بلازا | ||
| عيادة الدكتور ماهر | ||
| عيادة الدكتور ماهر | ||
| عيادة الدكتور معتصم اللطايفة -طبيب عيون | ||
| عيادة الدكتور معتصم اللطايفة -طبيب عيون | ||
| عيادة الدكتور معين فضة | ||
| عيادة الدكتور معين فضة | ||
| مركز الشريف للعيون | ||
| مركز الشريف للعيون | ||
| مركز النصر الصحي الشامل | ||
| مركز ديكارت الاستشاري للعيون | ||
| مركز ديكارت الاستشاري للعيون | ||
| مركز صحي وكالة الغوث النصر | ||
| مركز صحي وكالة الغوث النصر | ||
| مركز فحص الوافدين | ||
| مركز فحص الوافدين | ||
| مستودع ابو شيخة | ||
| مستودع ابو شيخة |
Quick Facts
🇯🇴 About Jordan
Frequently Asked Questions About Māḩiş
What is the population of Māḩiş?
Māḩiş has a population of 17,754 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 1,608 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Māḩiş?
Māḩiş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.1 inches.