Balila

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Balila

Coordinates: 32°33′0″N 35°51′0″E / 32.55000°N 35.85000°E / 32.55000; 35.85000Coordinates: 32°33′0″N 35°51′0″E / 32.55000°N 35.85000°E / 32.55000; 35.85000
Country	Jordan
Province	Irbid Governorate
Municipality established	1927
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Mayor	Magableh
Population (2007)
• Total	12,000
Time zone	GMT +2
• Summer (DST)	+3 (UTC)
Area code(s)	+(962)2

Balila is a town in far northwest Jordan, between Irbid and Jerash located in the Jerash Governorate. It covers 40 km², and has a population of over 8,000 people.

Name

Balila is Turkish for "high point". It is located at the foot of the mountains bordering Syria known as Huran, which translates to "flat land".

History

Balila is located near the border of Syria and Israel. The Roman Empire utilized Balila as a remote hub to link between their colonies.

Economy

Balila's economy relies on differante jobes in public and private sectores, local commerce and farming.

Culture

The town is famous for the ritual poetry recited in wedding ceremonies and public affairs. The Dabke, an Arab folk dance, has had several notable dancers from Balilia.

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