Ras al-Ein (Arabic: رأس العين; alternative English spellings Ras Al-Ain, Ras al Ayn, etc.) is one of the 22 administrative sub-districts of the city of Amman, Jordan, as governed by the Greater Amman Municipality.[1][2]
The character of the neighborhood has been summarized as "an eclectic mix of haphazardly connected memories and intentions, somehow combining the grandeur of the Roman Amphitheatre to the bustling local markets and the newly imagined cultural projects and institutions."[3]
The technical boundaries of the district are: Ali Ben Abi Taleb Street to the north, As-Sakhrah Al-Musharrafah Street to the south, Al-Quds Street to the west and Price Hassan Street to the east. Colloquially, references to the Ras al-Ein neighborhood often indicate a more expansive definition.[3] For example, Ras Al Ein Park is located technically just beyond the sub-district's northeastern boundaries.
Ras al-Ein is a sub-district of the larger Qasabah Amman area, which includes Al-Abdali, Al-Madinah, Al-Yarmuk, Bader, and Zahran.[4]
Demographics
According to a 2015 general census, the population of Ras al-Ein stands at 138,024 divided into 28,474 households.[5][6]
The boundaries of the district cover a relatively small geographic area compared to other districts in Amman—only 6.79 km2. Population density is 20,377/km2.[4]
Features
A street in Ras Al Ain.
Natural resources
The area contains a spring that provides a small fraction of Amman's water supply.[7] It was once the location of a running spring.[3] This may be where the area gets its name (similar to Ras Al Ain in Lebanon).
Transportation
Located near the center of town, Ras Al-Ein is a major transportation corridor.
Amman's South Bus Station is located in this district.[8] The neighborhood is intended for inclusion in the Bus Rapid Transit project, construction for which is ongoing today and will eventually connect Ras Al Ein's northern streets with 5th Circle and Sports City via Princess Basma Street.[9]
An exhibition in the Ras Al Ain Hangar, for Amman Design Week.
Ras Al Ein Park
The Ras Al Ein Park, located at the northernmost boundary of the area between Ali Ben Abi Taleb and Omar Matar streets, was first opened in February 2017. The park includes two playgrounds, a bicycle track, and pedestrian paths.[10]
Cultural Facilities
Ras Al Ain has been called by some a "cultural corridor" or "cultural strip."[3] A number of cultural edifices are located in Ras al-Ein, such as the Ras Al Ain Gallery and Hangar, the Jordan Museum, Nakheel Square, and the National Music Conservatory. The Greater Amman Municipality headquarters is also located nearby these, at the northernmost border of the district.
Friday Market
Amman's Friday Market is an outdoor market primarily selling second-hand clothing and shoes. It first opened in 1988. In 2014 it moved from its previous location in al-Abdali to Ras al Ein, a decision said to be sparked by the city's desire to alleviate congestion in the Abdali neighborhood.[11][12]
References
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^"Atlas of ELECTORAL DISTRICTS" (PDF). UNDP. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
^ abcdEl-Mousa, Amer (26 June 2016). "A Conversation with Ras El-Ain". Amman Design Week. Retrieved 28 Nov 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ ab"Greater Amman Municipality (Jordan): City Districts - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
^"". Ammancity.gov.jo. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
^"" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
^Darmame, Khadija (2014-06-11), Ababsa, Myriam (ed.), "Amman. The Capital's Monopolization of Water Ressources", Atlas of Jordan : History, Territories and Society, Contemporain publications, Beyrouth: Presses de l’Ifpo, pp. 425–427, ISBN978-2-35159-438-4, retrieved 2020-11-28
^"South Bus Station (Google Maps)". South Bus Station. Retrieved 2020-11-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"Mayor of Amman: "The Bus Rapid Transit" is quite an achievement in the development of public transport in the Capital". Al Bawaba. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
^"Ras Al Ain park opens to public". Jordan Times. 2017-02-09. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
^"Abdali Friday market to open in new location on Oct. 9 — GAM". Jordan Times. 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
^"View over Ras al-Ain, Amman". Acor Jordan. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
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Ras al Ein Arabic رأس العين alternative English spellings Ras Al Ain Ras al Ayn etc is one of the 22 administrative sub districts of the city of Amman Jordan as governed by the Greater Amman Municipality 1 2 Ras Al EinAreaCountryJordanGovernorateAmmanTime zoneGMT 2 Summer DST 3The character of the neighborhood has been summarized as an eclectic mix of haphazardly connected memories and intentions somehow combining the grandeur of the Roman Amphitheatre to the bustling local markets and the newly imagined cultural projects and institutions 3 Contents 1 Location 2 Demographics 3 Features 3 1 Natural resources 3 2 Transportation 3 3 Ras Al Ein Park 3 4 Cultural Facilities 3 5 Friday Market 4 ReferencesLocation EditThe technical boundaries of the district are Ali Ben Abi Taleb Street to the north As Sakhrah Al Musharrafah Street to the south Al Quds Street to the west and Price Hassan Street to the east Colloquially references to the Ras al Ein neighborhood often indicate a more expansive definition 3 For example Ras Al Ein Park is located technically just beyond the sub district s northeastern boundaries Ras al Ein is a sub district of the larger Qasabah Amman area which includes Al Abdali Al Madinah Al Yarmuk Bader and Zahran 4 Demographics EditAccording to a 2015 general census the population of Ras al Ein stands at 138 024 divided into 28 474 households 5 6 The boundaries of the district cover a relatively small geographic area compared to other districts in Amman only 6 79 km2 Population density is 20 377 km2 4 Features Edit A street in Ras Al Ain Natural resources Edit The area contains a spring that provides a small fraction of Amman s water supply 7 It was once the location of a running spring 3 This may be where the area gets its name similar to Ras Al Ain in Lebanon Transportation Edit Located near the center of town Ras Al Ein is a major transportation corridor Amman s South Bus Station is located in this district 8 The neighborhood is intended for inclusion in the Bus Rapid Transit project construction for which is ongoing today and will eventually connect Ras Al Ein s northern streets with 5th Circle and Sports City via Princess Basma Street 9 An exhibition in the Ras Al Ain Hangar for Amman Design Week Ras Al Ein Park Edit The Ras Al Ein Park located at the northernmost boundary of the area between Ali Ben Abi Taleb and Omar Matar streets was first opened in February 2017 The park includes two playgrounds a bicycle track and pedestrian paths 10 Cultural Facilities Edit Ras Al Ain has been called by some a cultural corridor or cultural strip 3 A number of cultural edifices are located in Ras al Ein such as the Ras Al Ain Gallery and Hangar the Jordan Museum Nakheel Square and the National Music Conservatory The Greater Amman Municipality headquarters is also located nearby these at the northernmost border of the district Friday Market Edit Amman s Friday Market is an outdoor market primarily selling second hand clothing and shoes It first opened in 1988 In 2014 it moved from its previous location in al Abdali to Ras al Ein a decision said to be sparked by the city s desire to alleviate congestion in the Abdali neighborhood 11 12 References Edit Jordan Administrative Division Governorates and Districts citypopulation de Retrieved 25 December 2016 Atlas of ELECTORAL DISTRICTS PDF UNDP Retrieved 30 January 2019 a b c d El Mousa Amer 26 June 2016 A Conversation with Ras El Ain Amman Design Week Retrieved 28 Nov 2020 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link a b Greater Amman Municipality Jordan City Districts Population Statistics Charts and Map www citypopulation de Retrieved 2020 11 28 Greater Amman Municipality GAM Interactive Ammancity gov jo Archived from the original on 9 January 2015 Retrieved 24 November 2013 Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 5 June 2016 Retrieved 13 May 2016 Darmame Khadija 2014 06 11 Ababsa Myriam ed Amman The Capital s Monopolization of Water Ressources Atlas of Jordan History Territories and Society Contemporain publications Beyrouth Presses de l Ifpo pp 425 427 ISBN 978 2 35159 438 4 retrieved 2020 11 28 South Bus Station Google Maps South Bus Station Retrieved 2020 11 28 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Mayor of Amman The Bus Rapid Transit is quite an achievement in the development of public transport in the Capital Al Bawaba Retrieved 2020 11 28 Ras Al Ain park opens to public Jordan Times 2017 02 09 Retrieved 2020 11 28 Abdali Friday market to open in new location on Oct 9 GAM Jordan Times 2014 09 15 Retrieved 2020 11 28 View over Ras al Ain Amman Acor Jordan Retrieved 2020 11 28 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ras Al Ein area amp oldid 1091874594, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
