Balqas
Balqas is a place name used for several settlements in the Middle East. The most widely known Balqas refers to a town in the Balqa Governorate of Jordan, an area that forms part of the highland region surrounding the capital, Amman. The spelling Balqas reflects transliteration from Arabic; variants include Balqās and Balqqas.
The etymology of Balqas is not definitively documented. Like many Arabic toponyms, it may derive from a
Geography and economy: In Jordan, towns with the Balqas name are typically located in rural highland settings
History and administration: The Balqa region has ancient roots and has been part of several empires and
See also: Balqa Governorate; toponymy in Jordan; list of Jordanian towns.