Analysis of Economic Activities Characteristics of Ajloun Governorate Population at the End of 2013

Abstract

 Ajloun Governorate is located in the north-west of the kingdom, between latitudes 32^â—¦   12 "² and 32^{â—¦ 26} "² in the north and between the Longitude 35^â—¦   36"² and 35^â—¦   49 "² in the east. It has a population of 150.000 inhabitants, about 76% of them are Urbans, and 24% are Rurals, it is surface area are 420 km².

Ajloun is one of Jordan mountain governorates and it is also one of the smallest in area. Despite its small area, there are various economic activities in this governorate. The study of economic activities is one of the important research topics in any place. 

This study aimed to identify types of economic activities practiced by Ajloun governorate population at the end of 2013, and to identify the relationships between these economic activities and the geographical conditions in the area.

To achieve this aim, the researchers followed the descriptive and analytical Approach to identify the characteristics of Economic Activities of the Governorate. The researcher used MS Office Excel © program to process the complementary statistical data of the study.

The study came up with several findings, most notably: about 73% of the population is working in services sector, especially Public administration and defense; compulsory social security (46.4%) and Education (15.5%).

The study included a set of recommendations that would improve the quality of life of the population, included (4) tables, (9) figures, and illustrative diagrams that clarify its message and realize its objective