Ajloun
Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress in the hills of northern Jordan, is the defining landmark of this city around 76 kilometres northwest of Amman. The surrounding terrain is mountainous, and the area sits within reach of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population125,557
- Nearest water from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.3 km2.0 mi
Ajloun: quick answers
Where is Ajloun?
Ajloun is in Jordan, about 46 km28 miles in a straight line from Amman.
How do you get to Ajloun?
The nearest airport is Mafraq (OMF), about 1 hr 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ajloun?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is February, with about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ajloun?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants and 2 cafés within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ajloun?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ar Ramtha, Hamat Gader and Irbid.