Kufr Khall

#97 among destinations in Jordan

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Kufr Khall, is a town in the north of Jordan, in the Jerash Governorate. The origin of its name, is from Syriac kafr meaning the village or the country and from Arabic khall that means vinegar, or more generally, grape. So the words Kufr Khall stand for 'the village of grapes'. Effectively, Kufr Khall is still famous for its well-known grape production. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°21'36"N, 35°52'59"E

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Kufr Khall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arch of Hadrian, Aydoun, Sakib, Mount Umm Daraj.

5.5 miS
Arch
Arch of Hadrian, Jerash
142 min walk • The Arch of Hadrian stands as a majestic gateway to the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan, a testament to the city's historical significance and a monument to the grandeur of Roman architecture. Constructed in the 2nd century AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian...
5.2 miN
Area
Aydoun, Irbid
132 min walk • Aydoun is the name of a city in Irbid Governorate in Jordan. Some writers associate the town with the ancient city of Dium, one of the cities of the Decapolis, but this is disputed. It had a population of 63,244 as of 2018.
6.7 miSW
City
Sakib
171 min walk • Sakib, is a city in northwestern Jordan, administratively part of Jerash Governorate. The 2015 census recorded its population as 11,586. The town is situated approximately 6 miles west of the city of Jerash and 34 miles from Amman city centre.
5.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Umm Daraj
146 min walk • Mount Umm Al-Daraj is a mountain located in the northern part of Jordan, on the borders between Jerash Governorate and Ajloun Governorate. It reaches a height of 1,247 m, and considered the highest peak in northern Jordan.
4 miSW
Town
Souf
102 min walk • Souf is a town in Jerash Governorate, Jordan, set over a series of mountains at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Souf is situated 35 miles north of Amman, the capital of Jordan. The total population of Souf exceeds 14,000 people, while it covers a wide area of agricultural land, considered the widest in Jerash.

Kufr Khall

Facts and practical information

Kufr Khall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Arch of Hadrian, Jerash

Aydoun, Irbid

Sakib

Mount Umm Daraj

Souf