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Al-Hashimiyah
ℹ️Practical info — Al-Hashimiyah
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Rent a car, as public transportation options in this industrial area are quite limited.
- Avoid traveling during rush hours, as the roads towards Zarqa get heavily congested.
- Air quality can sometimes be lower due to the nearby industrial and energy facilities.
- There are no major sights here, so treat the town primarily as a convenient base for day trips.
🍽 Food
Try Jordan's national dish of lamb cooked in fermented yogurt at local diners.
Grab freshly fried falafel on the main street for a quick and cheap snack.
Pick up this warm, sweet cheese pastry for dessert at the local sweet shops.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy fresh dates and seasonal fruits from the local street vendors.
Drive to the neighboring city of Zarqa for a much wider variety of shops.
Look out towards the vast desert landscape from the edges of the urban area.
A walk through the quieter residential side streets has a glimpse into everyday Jordanian life.
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Al-Hashimiyah is a modern industrial city in the Zarqa Governorate, located northeast of Amman. The city's growth is inextricably linked to Jordan's industrial transformation during the latter half of the 20th century. It is home to the Jordan Petroleum Refinery, the nation's only oil refinery, as well as major power plants that form the backbone of Jordan's energy sector. Beyond its industrial significance, the city is a major academic hub, hosting the main campus of the Hashemite University, one of Jordan's leading higher education institutions. The town has seen rapid population growth as workers and students from across the country have settled there. Geographically, it sits in a transition zone between the fertile highlands and the eastern desert plains. Despite its industrial focus, ongoing efforts are being made to enhance urban living through the development of parks and improved public infrastructure.
- Location: Jordan
- Nearby: Zarqa (6 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Sep, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
| Rain mm | 44 | 43 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 35 |
Geography
Facts
- The Jordan Petroleum Refinery began its operations here in 1961.
- The Hashemite University was established in Al-Hashimiyah in 1995.
- The city is located approximately 10 kilometers north of Zarqa city.
- The Al-Hussein Thermal Power Station, Jordan's largest, is situated here.
- The region serves as a critical junction for the national pipeline network.
- Al-Hashimiyah has experienced some of the fastest urban growth in Jordan.
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