عجلون

Ajloun

History: The ruins of the Ajloun Castle dominate the scenery and is the main historical attraction of the region. One of Salah al-Din’s generals rebuilt this castle at the location of an old monastery for the purpose of controlling traffic along the Damascus-Egypt route. This castle is also the farthest limit of the Crusade territory. Although most of the castle is still intact, some parts within the castle were damaged during an earthquake in 1927.

Geography: The city of Ajloun is the capital of Ajloun Governorate 73 kilometers north west of Amman. Most of the area is under cultivation due to the fertile soil in the region. Farmers have diversified the use of land and produced several crops such as wheat, olives, and grape vines. Lush vegetation and green forests on the Ajloun mountains create a pleasant climate. Ajloun also receives snowfall on its high mountains.

Demography: The population of the Ajloun Governorate is 150,200 with 36,200 in rural communities and 114,000 in urban areas, as of 2013. Half of the city of Ajloun's population is Christian. One of the four parliamentary seats from Ajloun is dedicated for the Christian community.

Other Facts: People like the Ajloun region because of its natural sceneries along with the mountains, greenery, forests, and historic sites. The Ajloun Castle is very well lighted at night and can be seen from afar. It commands the landscape with its high walls and round towers which are lighted in different colors to present an attractive night scene.