Al-Bassah | |
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  Al-Bassah Location in Jordan | |
| Coordinates: 31°56′N35°47′E / 31.933°N 35.783°E Coordinates: 31°56′N35°47′E / 31.933°N 35.783°E | |
| Country |  Jordan |
| Governorate | Amman Governorate |
| Time zone | UTC + 2 |
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