Fuheis

Fuheis () is a Christian majority town in the central Jordanian governorate of Balqa. It lies in between Salt and Amman, at a distance of 6 and 13 kilometers respectively. .

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Place details

Locality: الفحيص
Region: البلقاء
Country: الأردن
Population: 18,916
Timezone: Asia/Amman

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Fuheis
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Fuheis2.JPG
Settlement.pushpin_map: Jordan
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Jordan
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: 25px Jordan
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Balqa Governorate
Settlement.government_type: Municipality
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.established_title3: Municipality established
Settlement.established_date3: 1962
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.area_metro_km2: 17
Settlement.population_as_of: 2021
Settlement.population_total: 21,908

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Wikidata facts

Area: 17
Official website: www.fuheis.gov.jo
Image: Fuheis3.JPG

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Contents

History
Geography and climate
Economy and development
Religion
Heritage and archaeology
Culture
Al-Rowaq
Tourism and Outdoor Activities
Rock Climbing
Fuheis festival
List of mayors of Fuhais
See also
References
Bibliography
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Fuheis () is a Christian majority town in the central Jordanian governorate of Balqa. It lies in between Salt and Amman, at a distance of 6 and 13 kilometers respectively. .

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