Sweileh

Coordinates: 32°1′48″N 35°49′47″E / 32.03000°N 35.82972°E / 32.03000; 35.82972

Sweileh
صويلح
Sweileh
Coordinates: JO 32°1′48″N 35°49′47″E / 32.03000°N 35.82972°E / 32.03000; 35.82972
Country Jordan
Governorate Amman Governorate
Time zone UTC + 2

Sweileh (صويلح) is district number 16 in Amman out of 27. Jordan to the north of Amman with a population of over 120,000.

The town is known for having a good climate throughout the year, growing olives and grapes, and is the presence of many heavy industries, such as auto assembly, steel and cement. Suwaylih has a larger population of Chechens, many of whom moved here during the early days of Soviet oppression; they still preserve their language and culture.

External links

Suwaylih at Pagenation.com

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