Jerash Governorate

Jerash Governorate encompasses 410 square kilometers of land in northwestern Jordan, featuring agricultural lands and mountainous terrain at elevations from 300 to 1247 meters.

The region separated from Irbid Governorate in 1994 through an administrative reform, creating a more focused management structure for the densely populated northern territory.

Educational institutions, including Jerash Private University and Philadelphia University, provide academic opportunities for the region's population of 274,500 residents.

The governorate maintains agricultural production through Mediterranean climate conditions, with annual rainfall between 400 and 600 millimeters supporting regional farming activities.

Within its compact borders, the governorate contains three sub-districts - Jarash, Mastabah, and Borma - each contributing to the second-highest population density in Jordan.

Location: Jordan

Capital city: Jerash

Shares border with: Irbid Governorate

GPS coordinates: 32.27690,35.90560

Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:58