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613:(Csa~Dsa). The summer is hot and long (four months in average), but it has cool nights. Temperatures range in summer from 27 °C (81 °F) – 33 °C (91 °F). Spring and fall temperatures are ideal for a human's body, they range from 17 °C (63 °F) – 23 °C (73 °F). The winter sees nighttime temperatures sometimes below0 °C (32 °F), with snowfall once or twice a year. The yearly average number of days with rain is 77. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Romtha was −18 °C in the blizzard of 1992. 77: 526: 1465: 61: 590: 84: 426:
The stable climate in ar-Ramtha and its surrounding areas attracted many animals to live in neighborhood of ar-Ramtha, as well the simple conditions for managing a stable long life there attracted humans to make those regions their earliest choices to gather in groups of hunters and to live in rocky
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Before the outbreak of war in Syria in 2011, Ramtha's economy depended in large part on imports, both licit and illicit, with Syria. These goods were imported by so-called "bahhara" (sailors), Jordanian drivers permitted to enter Syria. Since 2011, this trade has dried up, causing increases in
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Ar-Ramtha's economy relies on commerce and import and export trading. The Al Hassan industrial estate houses several outsourcing companies supported by foreign shareholders with most of the products sold to American and European markets.
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The Jordanian census of 1961 found 10,791 inhabitants in Ramtha. The city has grown to a population of 263,680 in 2021. Due to its location, Ramtha played a significant role in helping refugees fleeing the
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The Roman Empire utilized ar-Ramtha as a remote hub to cross-link their colonies. The ruins of buildings and ancient Roman antiquities have been discovered at different
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North west of ar-Ramtha is the second largest source of shale oil in Jordan, which if it is used in producing oil, can enhance economics in Jordan significantly.
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that provides medical treatment in the region, and offers chances to medical students in the university to intern and learn during their study years.
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of Judah to fights the Aramaeans but was hit by an arrow and died from his wounds. Later on, it was also the location of a battle where
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Knauf, E. A., 2001: The Mists of Ramthalon, or, How Ramoth-Gilead disappeared from the Archaeological Record. BN 110, 33–36.
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The city is famous for the inherited ritual-poetries recited in wedding ceremonies and public affairs.
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Artifacts and graves in the area show that ar-Ramtha has been inhabited at least since the
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Historical Geography of Palestine, Transjordan and Southern Syria in the Late 16th Century
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is an Arab folk dance native to Ar-Ramtha. Prominent artists from Ar-Ramtha include
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The origin of the name Ar-Ramtha is debated. Some claim it is named after a local
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territory, was a port for Muslim scholars crossing between Syria and the
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city in Syria, which is located on just the other side of the border.
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360 degrees panorama from the Citadel Hill in central Amman
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Department of Population Statistics. 1704:Populated places in Irbid Governorate 234: 213: 192: 184: 161: 151: 100: 7: 1240: 1238: 1228: 1226: 1036:unemployment and poverty in Ramtha. 382:identify Ar-Ramtha with the ancient 1531:Al-Aghwar Al Shamaliyyeh Department 375: 303: 279: 43: 1289:. Jordan Meteorological Department 1287:"Jordan Meteorological Department" 413:, Ar-Ramtha was known as Ramatha. 294:), colloquially transliterated as 25: 83: 32:City in Irbid Governorate, Jordan 27:City in Irbid Governorate, Jordan 1463: 1076:This city has two sports clubs, 82: 75: 59: 533:archeological site in Ar-Ramtha 1516:Al-Mazar Al-Shamali Department 1203:"Atlas of ELECTORAL DISTRICTS" 510:, ar-Ramtha, which was in the 1: 949:Average rainfall mm (inches) 264:http://www.ramthacity.gov.jo 1427:American Center of Research 1314:Carnegie Middle East Center 1149:"Population of Jordan 2017" 1132:"The General Census – 2015" 1054:Lil ZeeJo - (Husam El-Zubi) 809:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 739:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 542:In 1596 it appeared in the 314: 290: 1720: 1018: 619: 466:. During the battle, King 205:502 m (1,647 ft) 1401:24 September 2010 at the 948: 878: 808: 738: 668: 663: 660: 657: 654: 651: 648: 645: 642: 639: 636: 633: 630: 627: 624: 506:of ar-Ramtha. 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Ramtha, Jordan
The City Hall
Ar-Ramtha is located in Jordan
32°33′32″N 36°0′53″E / 32.55889°N 36.01472°E / 32.55889; 36.01472
Irbid Governorate
Ar-Ramtha District
Time zone
GMT
DST
Area code
http://www.ramthacity.gov.jo
Arabic
romanized
Arabic
romanized
Jordan
border
Syria
Jordan River
Irbid
Jordan
Irbid Governorate
Ar-Ramtha district
Irbid Governorate
desert
al-ramath
Arabic
biblical archaeologists
Israelite
Ramoth-Gilead

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