2 CONTEXT ANALYSIS

2.2 AL-AGHWAR AL-JANUBIYAH

[1] Data Source: Ministry of Interior and Department of Statistics March 2020 Survey.

[2] Maps source: Mapbox, modified by author

[3] Icons source: Flaticon

Demographics

Statistics in Al-Karak governorate indicate that until the end of 2021, the population of Ghor As-Safi district is estimated to be 38,810 people, distributed in four population centres between As-Safi, Feifa, Al Mamourah and Al-Naq’e. [4] However, it is important to note that during winter time, the population increases to approximately 60,000. [5]

According to a 2010 study by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation on poor areas in Jordan, the average number of family members in Ghor As-Safi is (7.4) individuals, which is higher than the average number of family members in Kingdom (5.7) individuals. [6]

[4] https://www.encyclopedia.com/reference/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/ghor-0