Irbid district, Jordan

Places to visit near Ḩakamā

Ḩakamā is a town in Irbid district, Jordan, home to about 7,075 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 churches. The must-see places are Capitolias (3 km), Umm Qais Museum (25 km) and Gadara (26 km).

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Ḩakamā at a glance

Location
Irbid district, Jordan
Population
about 7,075
Coordinates
32.5935° N, 35.8832° E
Places within 50 km
76 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ḩakamā

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ḩakamā: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ḩakamā

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ḩakamā. The closest is Dion (3 km); the best-known is Capitolias (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ḩakamā

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ḩakamā. The closest is Inbeh (22 km); the best-known is Qeren `En Gev (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Qeren `En Gev · viewpoint · North District · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Inbeh · viewpoint · Irbid · ~22 km
  • Beit Shean Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Yisachar Height · viewpoint · North District · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Tel Sokha · viewpoint · North District · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Emek Harod · viewpoint · North District · ~55 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ḩakamā

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ḩakamā. The closest is Yarmouk Forest Reserve (23 km); the best-known is Kurzi National Park (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ḩakamā

11 churches within 100 km of Ḩakamā. The closest is Yardenit Baptism Site (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ḩakamā

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ḩakamā. The closest is Al-Masjid Al-Abyadh (70 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ḩakamā

8 museums within 100 km of Ḩakamā. The closest is Irbid Archaeological Museum (6 km); the best-known is Umm Qais Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ḩakamā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ḩakamā
  2. 3 km Capitolias · heritage site, Irbid
  3. 1 km Dion · heritage site, Irbid
  4. 1 km Al Mīdān · cave, Irbid
  5. 3 km Abo Read House · heritage site, Irbid
  6. 4 km Būsīyah · cave, Irbid
  7. 4 km Back to Ḩakamā

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From travellers near Ḩakamā

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How to reach Ḩakamā

    All places near Ḩakamā by distance

    Within 15 km of Ḩakamā

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ḩakamā by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage52106Dion (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints441Inbeh (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens323Yarmouk Forest Reserve (23 km)
    Churches311Yardenit Baptism Site (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs010Al-Masjid Al-Abyadh (70 km)
    Museums58Irbid Archaeological Museum (6 km)
    Caves56Al Mīdān (3 km)
    Other attractions05Mary's Well (70 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Al-Wehda Dam (20 km)
    Waterfalls12Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta (8 km)
    Parks02Gan HaShlosha (53 km)
    Beaches & coast11Hadekel Beach (50 km)

    Ḩakamā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ḩakamā?

    Capitolias (heritage site, about 3 km), Al Mīdān (cave, about 3 km), Dion (heritage site, about 3 km), Būsīyah (cave, about 4 km), Abo Read House (heritage site, about 4 km), Umm Qais Museum (museum, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ḩakamā?

    76 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ḩakamā?

    Dion, about 3 km by road; Capitolias (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ḩakamā?

    Inbeh, about 22 km by road; Qeren `En Gev (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ḩakamā?

    Yarmouk Forest Reserve, about 23 km by road; Kurzi National Park (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ḩakamā?

    Start in Ḩakamā, visit Capitolias, then Dion, then Al Mīdān, then Abo Read House, then Būsīyah, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ḩakamā?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ḩakamā

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