Balila
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Balila بليل |
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| Town | |
 Balila
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| Coordinates: 32°23′5″N 35°55′57″E / 32.38472°N 35.93250°ECoordinates: 32°23′5″N 35°55′57″E / 32.38472°N 35.93250°E | |
| Country |
 Jordan
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| Province | Jerash Governorate |
| Municipality established | 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor | Magableh |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 (UTC) |
| Area code(s) | +(962)2 |
Balila (Arabic: بليل) is a town in far northwest Jordan, between Irbid and Jerash located in the Jerash Governorate. It covers 40 km², and has a population of over 8,000 people.
Balila is Turkish for "high point". It is located at the foot of the mountains bordering Syria known as Huran, which translates to "flat land".
Balila is located near the border of Syria and Israel. The Roman Empire utilized Balila as a remote hub to link between their colonies.
Balila's economy relies on both public and private sectors, local commerce and farming.
The town is famous for the ritual poetry recited in wedding ceremonies and public affairs. The Dabke, an Arab folk dance, has had several notable dancers from Balilia.
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