Ḩayy al Ḩirafīyīn
in Zarqa Governorate, Jordan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - JOD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:50 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:07 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Ḩayy al Ḩirafīyīn

The district Ḩayy al Ḩirafīyīn of in Zarqa Governorate is located in Jordan about 13 mi north-east of Amman, the country's capital.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Zarqa, Al Hashimiyah, Ar Rusayfah, Bal`ama and Birayn. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 26%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

23°C (74 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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Zarqa Cash Room Event July 2013 Part 3/3

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 30:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cairo Amman Bank

Cash Room Event.


ZARQA GRAFFITI evo crew

Published: August 20, 2010
Length: 42:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yazan Qarallah

www.arabgraffiti.com YAZAN & MEDOO GRAFFITI.


Al Maha Real Estate Development Company

Published: January 11, 2012
Length: 17:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: madaenalnour

Madaen Al Shorouq & two other investors have joint their capabilities to develop: a commercial area of 90000 sqm, containing retail shops and offices with total built-up area of 475000...


And We Shall Find Tales In The Shadows - a unique glimpse into lives of young Syrian refugee

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 48:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: photovoiceuk

PhotoVoice were delighted to recently partner with World Vision UK, on a project working with a group of young Syrian refugee and host community young people in Jordan. Our project managers...


ضبط ورشة لتصنيع وتجهيز الاسلحة بمركز الزرقا

Published: January 07, 2014
Length: 45:22 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: صفحة الاعلام بمديرية أمن دمياط

مباحث مركز الزرقا يقيادة السيد العقيد / ضياء عرفة مفتش مباحث المركز والسيد الرائد / مصباح القصبى رئيس وحدة...


سفينة في مدينة الزرقاء

Published: January 12, 2013
Length: 02:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: أبو العباس

سفينة في مدينة الزرقاء وسمك القرش في محيط الجامعة الأردنية.


جنازة الشهيد وائل الذي استشهد في سجون الاحتلال إثر التعذيب

Published: August 07, 2014
Length: 58:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: أبو العباس

الزرقاء - الأردن - جنازة الشهيد وائل سليم محمود مصطفى من قرية عينبوس الذي استشهد في سجون الاحتلال إثر التعذيب...


مخيم الزرقاء 22/7/2013 فيديو (1)

Published: July 23, 2013
Length: 20:41 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: أبو العباس

مخيم الزرقاء يشتعل بسبب جرف الشرطة للبسطات التي بالمخيم بطريقة هوجاء.


الثلج في مدينة الزرقاء 9/1/2015

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 47:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: أبو العباس


عيد الاضحى يوسف البنغالي 2012 الاردن الزرقاء

Published: October 29, 2012
Length: 45:29 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Me Yousef

عيد الاضحى يوسف البنغالي 2012 الاردن الزرقاء (حــــــــــي بكستان)


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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.

Dawson's Field hijackings

In the Dawson's Field hijackings (September 6, 1970), four jet aircraft bound for New York City and one for London were hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. By the end of the incident, one hijacker had been killed and one injury reported. TWA Flight 741 from Frankfurt am Main and Swissair Flight 100 from Zürich-Kloten Airport landed at Dawson's Field, a remote desert airstrip near Zarka, Jordan, formerly used as a British Royal Air Force base.

Located at 32.1061, 36.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.237 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aircraft hijackings, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1970, Terrorist incidents in 1970, Aviation accidents and incidents in Egypt, Aviation accidents and incidents in Jordan, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 747, Terrorist attacks attributed to Palestinian militant groups, Palestinian terrorist incidents in Europe, 1970 in Jordan, BOAC accidents and incidents, El Al accidents and incidents, Pan American World Airways accidents and incidents, Swissair accidents and incidents, Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 707, Accidents and incidents involving the Vickers VC10, Antisemitism in the United States, Antisemitism in the Netherlands, Antisemitism in Belgium, Antisemitism in Germany, Antisemitism in Switzerland, Antisemitism in Jordan, Antisemitism in Egypt, Antisemitism in Bahrain, Palestinian terrorism

Zarqa

Az-Zarqāʔ is a city in Jordan located to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate (Arabic محافظة الزرقاء Muħāfazat az-Zarqā). Its name means "the blue one".

Located at 32.0833, 36.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.233 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Zarqa Governorate, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan

Raghadan Flagpole

The Raghadan Flagpole is a 126.8-metre tall flagpole in Amman, Jordan. It was built from steel and erected on the grounds of Raghadan Palace at the royal compound of Al-Maquar. The leader of Jordan, King Abdullah II, officially hoisted the country's flag on 10 June 2003. It was the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world at the time, and is clearly visible across the capital as well as from as far away as 20 kilometres .

Located at 31.9689, 35.9356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.221 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Amman, Buildings and structures completed in 2003, Flagpoles

Roman theater (Jordan)

The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman theater in Amman, Jordan.

Located at 31.9517, 35.9393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Amman, Roman sites in Jordan, Ancient Roman theatre buildings, Buildings and structures completed in the 2nd century

Amman Civil Airport

Amman Civil Airport at Marka, is a one-terminal airport situated in East Amman, Jordan. It was the home hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, until Queen Alia International Airport was opened in 1983. It mainly serves now as a regional airport servicing domestic and nearby international routes, as well as charter and private VIP flights. It is home to airlines such as Royal Wings, Jordan Aviation, and Arab Wings. Amman Airport is operational 24 hours a day.

Located at 31.9725, 35.9914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.224 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman

Hashemite University

The Hashemite University (الجامعة الهاشمية), often abbreviated HU, is a state-supported university located in Zarqa, Jordan. The Hashemite University has a comprehensive campus with a total built-up area of 300,000 square metres, designed in four phases. The fourth design phase was completed in 2005, exceeding 50,000 sqm.

Located at 32.1032, 36.184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.238 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1992, Universities in Jordan, Zarqa Governorate

Marka refugee camp

The Marka refugee camp is one of six "emergency" camps erected in 1968 to shelter 15,000 Palestinian refugees and displaced persons who left the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as a result of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Located ten kilometers northeast of Amman in Jordan, it is known locally as Hittin (حطين) or Schneller and houses 44,879 UNRWA registered refugees and over 17,500 displaced persons.

Located at 32.0091, 36.0205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.226 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1968, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan

Amman Citadel

The Amman Citadel is a national historic site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (جبل القلعة), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven jabals that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period has been found, making it among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places.

Located at 31.9547, 35.9343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Amman, Mountains of Jordan, Archaeological sites in Jordan

Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company

Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company runs the only oil refinery plant in Jordan. It was established in 1956, and construction of the oil refinery plant started in 1957. Currently, the company covers all the domestic needs of oil products, and commonly exports its products to other countries.

Located at 32.1231, 36.1117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.235 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oil and gas companies of Jordan, Zarqa Governorate


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ḩayy al Ḩirafīyīn, Hay Al-Hirafiyyin, حي الحرفيين