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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Russeifa is densely populated and lies on the main route between Amman and Zarqa; expect heavy traffic at almost all times.
- The city is characterized by its steep hills and winding roads, so take care if you are driving yourself.
- This is a working-class city with very few tourist facilities; it's a place to observe everyday Jordanian urban life.
- When taking buses between Amman and Zarqa, they often pass through Russeifa, making it easy to access.
🍽 Food
Stop by a neighborhood bakery (makhabiz) for freshly baked pita bread and manakish (flatbread with za'atar).
Find a local butcher shop that also grills meat on order, a common and delicious way to eat in urban Jordan.
Refresh yourself with freshly squeezed sugarcane or pomegranate juice from a street vendor in the busy commercial zones.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Wander through the small, informal markets that spring up along the main streets, offering cheap household goods.
Buy freshly roasted coffee beans or mixed nuts from a local roastery (mahmaseh), popular for daily shopping.
One of the few green spaces in the area, offering a brief respite from the dense concrete surroundings.
The courtyards of larger local mosques can offer a moment of quiet reflection outside of prayer times.
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Russeifa is a major industrial city in Jordan, located in the Zarqa Governorate between the capital, Amman, and the city of Zarqa. It is part of the country's most densely populated urban belt and has experienced rapid growth since the mid-20th century. The city's development was largely driven by the discovery of vast phosphate deposits in 1934, leading to the establishment of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company in 1953. For decades, phosphate mining formed the backbone of the local economy and contributed significantly to Jordan's national exports. Russeifa is situated along the banks of the Zarqa River, although industrial expansion has brought environmental challenges to the waterway over time. Despite its heavy industrial focus, the city is a vital residential center for hundreds of thousands of Jordanians, characterized by its high population density and bustling local markets. Ongoing urban renewal projects aim to improve infrastructure and public services for its diverse community of residents.
- Location: Jordan
- Nearby: Zarqa (7 km)
- Population: ~268.237 (2025)
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
- Significant phosphate deposits were first discovered in the Russeifa area in 1934.
- The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company began large-scale operations in Russeifa in 1953.
- Russeifa has one of the highest population densities in Jordan, with over 500.000 residents.
- The city is strategically located 15 kilometers northeast of Amman and 5 kilometers south of Zarqa.
- The Zarqa River, the second largest river in the Dead Sea basin, flows through the city.
- Russeifa is home to numerous heavy and light industries, including chemical and textile plants.
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