Bani Kinanah Department (Arabic: لواء بني كنانة) is one of the nine departments that constitute the Irbid Governorate of Jordan. It has a population of over 130,000. Its administrative center is in Sama al-Rousan. There are five municipal councils in the department, and many educational, and service institutions. The department is served by the Yarmouk Hospital.
Bani Kinanah Department
لواء بني كنانة | |
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Department | |
Coordinates: 32°38′48″N 35°41′00″E / 32.64667°N 35.68333°E | |
Country | Jordan |
Governorate | Irbid Governorate |
Administrative Center | Sama al-Rousan |
Area | |
• Total | 252.9 km2 (97.6 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census) | |
• Total | 131,797 |
Time zone | GMT +2 |
• Summer (DST) | +3 |
Area code | +962(2) |
Geography
editThe Bani Kinanah Department is situated in the north-western edge of Jordan overlooking the Sea of Galilee. It is one of the nine departments of Irbid Governorate.