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Rāsūn, Jordan

Ajloun · Jordan

Rāsūn is a small town in Ajloun, Jordan with a population of 2,586. Elevation: 2,402 ft (732 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,586 Population 42/sq mi density
2,402 ft Elevation 732 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Rāsūn

Rasoun Village is located in the Ajloun Governorate in northern Jordan. It is known as a beautiful tourist area in Jordan and is characterized by nature scenery. It is approximately 8 kilometers from Ajloun via a road characterized by green mountains and perennial trees. The village has received aid through programs initiated by Queen Rania of Jordan. These programs aimed to improve the village infrastructure and encourage tourism.

People

Population2,586
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,402 ft (732 m)
Population2,586
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation2,402 ft (732 m)
Coordinates32.3998°, 35.7597°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceAjloun
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rāsūn

Rāsūn is a small town in Jordan (Ajloun) with a population of 2,586. The city sits at an elevation of 2,402 feet (732 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Rāsūn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,402 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Jordan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,402 ft (732 m)
Area62.1 sq mi (160.9 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates32.3998°N, 35.7597°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.29"
Driest Month (May) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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 83 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 112 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 109 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 52 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 146 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 116 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 101 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 115 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 105 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 122 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 60 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 34 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 137 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 111 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 100 km
Jul 5, 2014 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon M4.0 136 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 106 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 108 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 48 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 71 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 83 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 71 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 51 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 124 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 98 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Rāsūn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Rāsūn

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
RSCN Ranger Education Center - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rāsūn

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
راديو الناس (PS) culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
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
104.5FM צפון (IL) - MP3 128 kbps
MOOD FM (SA) - AAC+ 70 kbps

Museums in Rāsūn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical Museum
Historical Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Jerash Museum
Visitor Centre
علية الباشا
متحف الحيوانات
متحف الحيوانات

Libraries in Rāsūn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
الهدف0.0
الهدف0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
مكتبة الحسين بن طلال0.0
مكتبة العلاء0.0
مكتبة العميد0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة جديتا0.0
مكتبة لجين0.0
مكتبه الهارون0.0

Farmers Markets in Rāsūn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Farmers' Market
Irbid Flea Market
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
اسواق السلام
اسواق السلام
اسواق مكة
بيع خضار
سوبر ماركت
عامر مول
محل خلويات
ميني سو
ميني سو
ميني ماركت محمود
ميني ماركت محمود

Hotels in Rāsūn

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aljun Forest Reserve Cabins

Restaurants in Rāsūn

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barqash Hostel Restaurant
RSCN Academy Restaurant
RSCN Dining Hall

Monuments in Rāsūn

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancient wine press

Stadiums & Teams in Rāsūn

TeamLeagueDivision
Al-Hassan Stadium
Almalab Albaladi

Airports Near Rāsūn

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air Base-Small Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport-Small Airport
Azraq Highway Strip-Small Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Emergency Airstrip-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
Highway H Highway Strip-Small Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rāsūn

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 Rāsūn

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد زوبيا القديم
مسجد زوبيا الكبير

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 Rāsūn

What is the population of Rāsūn?

Rāsūn has a population of 2,586 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 62.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rāsūn?

Rāsūn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

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