Kafr Rākib
in Irbid Governorate, Jordan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.455 and 35.688 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 27' 17" and E 35° 41' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - JOD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:18 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:28 am and 6:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jordan in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jordan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jordan. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Discover Kafr Rākib

Kafr Rākib in Irbid Governorate is a city in Jordan about 38 mi (or 61 km) north-west of Amman, the country's capital city.

Local time in Kafr Rākib is now 03:18 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Amman with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Kafr Rākib, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Jordan is King Hussein Air College in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba in Israel at a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km). The closest in Jordan is Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) in a distance of 67 mi (or 50 km), West. We discovered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dayr Abi Sa`id, `Irjan, At Tayyibah, Al Mazar ash Shamali and 'Ajlun. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

26°C (80 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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#UNVyouth - دانا زيدان، طالبة جامعية | المخيم الصيفي للمتطوعين

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 05:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: What's up Youth Professional Services

Arab Youth Volunteering for a Better Future is a regional project, led by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, which seeks to support youth to effectively engage in the development...


Ajloun Castle 2014

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 41:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Chick

The fortress was built by Izz al-Din Usama, a commander and nephew of Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin), in AD 1184-1185. The fortress is considered one of the very few built to protect the...


ירדן - תצפית על הרי הגלעד ועג'לון המקראית (Ajloun) כולל המבצר האיובי Qa'lat Al Rabad

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 01:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Zahi Shaked. Israeli tour guide צחי שקד. מורה

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Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 43:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Raed J. Smadi

09 / 01 / 2013.


Harley Davidson Jordan Rally 2013 - First day to Ajloun

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 10:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nadeem Nazir

Harley Davidson Jordan Rally 2013 - First day from Dead Sea to Ajloun.


Ajloun Castle

Published: May 03, 2010
Length: 35:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Beran1979

A castle in Jordan build first by the nephew of Saladin. Then destroyed by the Mongols. Later rebuild by Mamluks. It has been used until 19 Century but two earthquakes in 1837 and 1924...


عجلون- غابات برقش جنة الله على الارض

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 23:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Varieties Teck

Bergish forest ,beautiful place in Jordan wonderful place in north of Jordan Tourist area Jordan برقش , الكورة , لواء الكورة دير ابي سعيد غابات برقش...


Edu marin 8b+ Iraq al Dub Rock Trip Jordan 2013

Published: November 20, 2013
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hakim tamimi

Edu Marin climbing 8b+ in iraq al dub in northern Jordan part of the Rock Trip Jordan 2013. the full feature is coming soon also see the trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iF8Z3STWGY.


Angel in Ajlun

Published: July 15, 2008
Length: 01:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Sanja Ja

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Caracal mountain club gear shop

Published: February 09, 2014
Length: 29:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hakim tamimi

Adventures..... (you better do it right) buy every thing you can use in outdoors sports from our gear shop caracal mountain club is located in amman at the second circle opened from 3:00 pm...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque (Irbid)

Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque is a mosque in Irbid, Jordan. It was built originally during the Ottoman period but was renovated and expanded in 1998 to an area of roughly 600 square metres.

Located at 32.4956, 35.6839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Irbid Governorate, Mosques in Jordan

Kufr 'Awan

Kufr 'Awan is a village of Kourah Department, Irbid Governorate, Jordan. It is one of the five metropolitan districts of Barqash.

Located at 32.4167, 35.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Irbid Governorate


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kufr Rākib, Kafr Rākib, كفر راكب