Marj Al-Hamam
| Marj Al-hamam, Marj El-hamam مرج سكا مرج الحمام | ||
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| District | ||
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Location of district in Amman | ||
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| Nickname(s): The Meadow of doves | ||
| Coordinates: 31°57′N 35°49′E / 31.950°N 35.817°E | ||
| Country |
 Jordan | |
| Governorate | Amman Governorate | |
| Government | ||
| • Greater Municipalities of Amman's Mayor | Akel Bultaji , Mohammad Almanaseer | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 53 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 895-1,070 m (2,936-4,265 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (UTC+3) | |
| Area code(s) | 06 | |
Marj Al-hamam (Arabic: مرج الحمام) Literally "Meadow of Doves" in Arabic language, is the District No. (27) of Metropolitan Amman – Greater Amman Municipality (GAM); it is situated to the western part of GAM. It comprises 16 neighborhoods and population gatherings (Circassians neighborhood, Alia Housing, Officers Housing,..); it is 53 Km2 of space; its population counts for 50000 capita. Its zoning borders include Naour, Mqabalein, and Wadi EsSeer.[1] It is situated approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of the country's capital, Amman. Since 2007, it has been part of the Greater Amman Municipality.[2][3]
References
- ↑ http://www.ammancity.gov.jo/en/interactive/districts.asp?dist_id=31&sub_id=7
- ↑ "4th phase of Amman Master Plan to be announced Wednesday". Zawya.com. Jordan Times. 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
- ↑ "Amman International Fair Hall - Marj Al-Hamam". Amman Trade Point. 2004. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
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