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Zaḩar, Jordan
Irbid · Jordan
Zaḩar is a small town in Irbid, Jordan with a population of 4,150. Elevation: 1,434 ft (437 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zaḩar
زحر قرية اردنية تقع في لواء قصبة إربد، محافظة إربد في الأردن. تنتمي لقضاء إربد الذي يضم 25 منطقة. يقدر عدد سكانها بـ 7677 نسمة حسب إحصاء 2015.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,150 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5667°, 35.7781° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Irbid |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.7 inches (424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zaḩar
Zaḩar is a small town in Jordan (Irbid) with a population of 4,150. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 268.4 sq mi (695.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5667°N, 35.7781°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 55 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 101 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 55 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 106 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 87 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
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 |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 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 (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in |
Zaḩar has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Zaḩar
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة خديجه ام المؤنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه زحر للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| كفرعان الثانوية المختلطة للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة كفرعان الأساسية للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه زحر الاساسيه للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه زحر الاساسيه للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه زحر الثانويه | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه زحر للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الزرنوجي الثاونية الشاملة للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة الزرنوجي الثانوية الشاملة للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه حور للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة ججين للبنات | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zaḩar
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس (PS) | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) | music, news | MP3 | |
| Ivri 6 (IL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון (IL) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zaḩar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Irbid Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Irbid Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Pre Historic Museum | ||||
| Tiberias Open Air Museum | ||||
| Umm Qais Museum | ||||
| חוות כנרת | ||||
| متحف الحيوانات | ||||
| متحف الحيوانات |
Libraries in Zaḩar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnert college library (building 700) | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| الهدف | 0.0 | |||||
| الهدف | 0.0 | |||||
| عمارة مهدي الطوافشه | 0.0 | |||||
| عمارة مهدي الطوافشه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو عبادة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الحسين بن طلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جديتا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة لجين | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zaḩar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Farmers' Market | |||||
| Food 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 |
Restaurants in Zaḩar
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zaḩar
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zaḩar
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zaḩar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hassan Stadium | ||
| Almalab Albaladi |
Airports Near Zaḩar
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium 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 College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Zaḩar
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zaḩar
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| الشهداء | |
| عمر بن عبد العزيز | |
| مسجد ابو بكر الصديق | |
| مسجد الطيبات | |
| مسجد العيد الكبير | |
| مسجد الفردوس | |
| مسجد ججين القديم | |
| مسجد زحر القديم | |
| مسجد زحر مسجد التقوى | |
| مسجد عائشة ام المؤمنين | |
| مسجد فهمي قويطين | |
| مسجد معاذ بن جبل | |
| مسجد معاذ بن جبل | |
| مُصلّى سعيد بن زيد |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zaḩar
What is the population of Zaḩar?
Zaḩar has a population of 4,150 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 268.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zaḩar?
Zaḩar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.