Kufr Soum

Kufr Soum is a village in Irbid Governorate in the northern highlands of Jordan. The village is known for its agricultural character and traditional community. It is part of the rural network of villages in the Irbid highlands.

The climate is Mediterranean: warm dry summers and cool rainy winters. The area is known for its olive and fruit production.

By Plane

Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is 115 km south (1.5 hours).

By Car / Road

Kufr Soum is accessible from Irbid (25 min) via local roads. From Amman, the drive takes 1.5 hours.

The village is small and walkable.

• Agricultural surroundings — olive groves and orchards.

• Traditional village — a quiet, residential community.

• Village walk — explore the agricultural landscape.

• Olive harvest (October–November) — observe the traditional harvest.

Home-cooked meals may be available. The nearest restaurants are in Irbid.

Tea and Turkish coffee at village homes.

• Mid-range: Irbid (25 min) has options.

Local olive oil and seasonal produce.

• Irbid (25 min) — the university city.
• Umm Qais (45 min) — Decapolis ruins.
• Ajloun (1 hr) — Ayyubid castle.
• Amman (1.5 hr south) — the capital.