Russeifa

city in Zarqa Governorate, Jordan

Al-Rusaifa is a Jordanian city located in the Zarqa Governorate, and it is the center of the Rusaifa District. It is located on the road between Amman and the city of Zarqa. It is famous for the presence of phosphate mines in it.

Russeifa
مدينة الرصيفة
City
The city of Russeifa
The city of Russeifa
Russeifa is located in Jordan
Russeifa
Russeifa
Location in Jordan
Coordinates: 32°1′4″N 36°2′47″E / 32.01778°N 36.04639°E / 32.01778; 36.04639
Country Jordan
GovernorateZarqa Governorate
Municipality established1957
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • MayorOsama Haimour
Area
 • City15 sq mi (38 km2)
Elevation
2,300 ft (700 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • City280,000
 • Metro
500,000
 • Metro density40,000/sq mi (15,000/km2)
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Time zoneUTC+2 (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (UTC+3)
Area code+(962)5
Websitehttp://www.russifah.gov.jo/

Its population is about 500 thousand people and its area is estimated at 38 km². Its population density is about 7,350 people / km², which is considered high on Arab and international levels. Al-Rasifa is one of the brigades of Zarqa Governorate. It is the fourth largest city in Jordan in terms of population.

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