Politics of Jordan - Administrative Divisions

Administrative Divisions

Administratively, Jordan is divided into twelve governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah), each headed by a governor appointed by the king. They are the sole authorities for all government departments and development projects in their respective areas:

  1. Ajlun
  2. Aqaba
  3. Balqa
  4. Karak
  5. Mafraq
  6. Amman
  7. Tafilah
  8. Zarqa
  9. Irbid
  10. Jerash
  11. Ma'an
  12. Madaba

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