Kufr Rakeb
Kufr Rakeb (Arabic: كفر راكب) is a town in Irbid Governorate in Jordan. It is one of the five metropolitan districts of Barqash.
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| Coordinates: 32°27′7″N 35°41′40″E | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Province | Irbid Governorate |
| Department | Koura |
| Population (2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,192 |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Area code(s) | +(962)2 |
Geography
Located in the south western region of Irbid Governorate, Kufr Rakeb is one of the five metropolitan districts that make up the municipality of Barqash. It is situated close to the Jordan Valley, and administratively belongs to the Kourah Department.
Population
The town of Kufr Rakeb, has an estimated population of 5,000 (2011). It is the center of the municipality of Barqash, which has a population of about 45,000 (2011). The town is mainly agricultural.
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See also
References
- "The General Census - 2015" (PDF). Department of Population Statistics.
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