Mahis

Jordan

Mahis is a town in the Balqa Governorate of Jordan, located northwest of the governorate's capital, Salt, and about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) west of Amman. Its population was 17,754 in 2015, and most residents descend from the Abbadi tribe.

The town sits in mountainous terrain at an elevation of over 800 meters (2,600 ft). From this height it overlooks the Jordan Valley and the West Bank, with the walls of Jerusalem visible on the horizon.

Mahis is known for its orchards and for its numerous water fountains and springs, most notably the Fountain of Mahis.

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