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Malkā

Irbid, Jordan · Asia

About Malkā

Malkā is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ḩātim, 23km from Sea of Galilee.

Malkā is a town located in Irbid, Jordan. With a population of 6,856, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Malkā sits in Jordan. It's in the Asia/Amman time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Malkā to your route.

About Malkā

Malka (Arabic: ملكا) is a town in Irbid Governorate, Jordan, within Bani Kinanah District. Official locality tables published by the Department of Statistics (Jordan) list Malka among the localities of Irbid. The village has the largest population in the Bani Kinanah region, with a total population of 14,618

Read more people. Malka is associated with Al-ʿAra'is Pond (often written "Arayes/Arayes pond" in English-language tourism material), a natural pond/wetland site in the same district that has received conservation and press attention for its biodiversity and role for birds. Malka Municipality was established in 1974 and remained so until 2001, when the municipalities in the Malka area were merged with Khalid bin Al-Waleed Municipality. Later, Malka and Mansoura Municipality, which is affiliated with Khalid bin Al-Waleed Municipality, was founded. Malka has a post office that was established in 1966, and a park was also created to serve the people of Malka and the surrounding villages.

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Where is Malkā located?

Malkā is located in Irbid, Jordan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.6765 latitude, 35.7485 longitude.

What is the population of Malkā?

Malkā has a population of approximately 6,856 people, making it a town in Jordan.

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Quick Information

Population
6,856
Continent
Asia
Country
Jordan
Region
Irbid
Timezone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
32.6765, 35.7485

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Worth the detour from Malkā

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Sea of Galilee

The largest freshwater lake in Israel, central to Christian scripture and surrounded by important biblical sites including Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Arbel

A cliff dropping 380m to the Sea of Galilee, with fortified caves cut into its face by Jewish rebels and a lookout taking in the whole lake to the Golan. Israel's only base-jumping mountain.

28 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Ajloun Castle

A 12th-century Ayyubid castle built by Saladin's general on a hilltop to control the Jordan Valley iron mines and counter Crusader expansion.

31 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Jerash

One of the best-preserved and most complete Roman provincial cities in the world, featuring colonnaded streets, temples, theaters, and an unusual oval plaza.

47 km · about 55 min drive

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  • 28 kmMount ArbelA cliff dropping 380m to the Sea of Galilee, with fortified caves cut into its face by Jewish rebels and a lookout taking in the whole lake to the Golan. Israel's only base-jumping mountain.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Malkā.

Saḩam al Kaffārāt

🇯🇴 Jordan

3 km awayPop. 6,203

Ḩātim

🇯🇴 Jordan

4 km awayPop. 5,542

Kafr Sawm

🇯🇴 Jordan

5 km awayPop. 7,152

Umm Qays

🇯🇴 Jordan

7 km awayPop. 4,294

Sammā ar Rawsān

🇯🇴 Jordan

8 km away

Kafr Asad

🇯🇴 Jordan

9 km awayPop. 8,203

Qumaym

🇯🇴 Jordan

12 km awayPop. 5,111

Fīq

🇮🇱 Israel

12 km away

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