Jordan cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 15 January 2025.
This is the best list of 1172 cities in the Jordan available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
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Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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249318 | Ḩakamā | Hakama,Hakamah,Hakema,hkma,حكما,Ḩakamah,Ḩakamā | JO | Irbid | 32.59354 | 35.8832 | 7075 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250753 | Al Bā‘ij | Al Ba`ij,Al Bā‘ij,Ba`ij,Ba‘ij,Bueij,الباعج | JO | Mafraq | 32.36772 | 36.33605 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
8560120 | Uraynibah ash Sharqīyah | Uraynibah ash Sharqiyah,Uraynibah ash Sharqīyah,arynbt alshrqyt,أرينبة الشرقية | JO | Amman | 31.64709 | 35.97887 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
247470 | Qaryat Nāfi‘ | Nafi`,Nāfi‘,Qaryat,Qaryat Nafi`,Qaryat Nāfi‘,Qrayet Nafi`,Qrayet Nafi‘,Qureiyat Nafi`,Qureiyat Nāfi‘,قرية نافع | JO | Amman | 31.86785 | 35.95233 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248370 | Mādabā | Ma’daba,Madaba,Madeba,Ma’dabā,Medeba,Meideva,Meidevā,Mādabā,Mādeba,madba,mhafzt madba,mydbʼ,Мадаба,מידבא,مأدبا,مادبا,محافظة مادبا | JO | Madaba | 31.71599 | 35.79392 | 82335 | Asia/Amman | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
249649 | Di‘am | Da`am,Da‘am,Di`am,Di‘am,دعم | JO | Balqa | 32.0895 | 35.74377 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250229 | As Sūq | As Suq,As Sūq,Es Suq,Es Sūq | JO | Ajlun | 32.24686 | 35.75909 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
247659 | Qafqafā | Qafqafa,Qafqafā,qfqfa,قفقفا | JO | Jerash | 32.34851 | 35.93864 | 4402 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861798 | Al Marājim | Al Marajim,Al Marājim,almrajm,المراجم | JO | Mafraq | 32.24562 | 36.03213 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
247170 | Şābir | Sabir,Şābir | JO | Zarqa | 32.09037 | 35.95013 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250518 | Al Mukayfitah | Al Mukayfitah,El Mukeifta,almkyftt,المكيفتة | JO | Mafraq | 32.29074 | 36.65375 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11313436 | Ghawr az Zawr | Ghawr az Zawr,ghwr alzwr,غور الزور | JO | Balqa | 32.20981 | 35.58296 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250727 | Buwayḑah al Gharbīyah | Al Buwayda,Al Buwaydah,Al Buwayḑah,Al Buwayḑā,Buwaydah al Gharbiyah,Buwayḑah al Gharbīyah,El Boweida,El Buweida,albwyda,bwydt alghrbyt,البويضا,بويضة الغربية | JO | Mafraq | 32.3458 | 36.05254 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11129578 | Ḩallāb ash Shu‘ayr | Hallab ash Shu`ayr,حلاب الشعير,Ḩallāb ash Shu‘ayr | JO | Irbid | 32.71036 | 35.73868 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
8560335 | Ţūr al Ḩashāsh | Tawr al Hasas,Tur al Hashash,twr alhsas,twr alhshash,Ţawr al Ḩasās,Ţūr al Ḩashāsh,طور الحساس,طور الحشاش | JO | Amman | 31.56325 | 35.85165 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248017 | Mu‘addī | Mu`addi,Mu‘addī,معدي | JO | Balqa | 32.16367 | 35.62093 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248545 | Khirbat al Wahādinah | Khirbat al Wahadinah,Khirbat al Wahādinah,Khirbat el Wahadina,Khirbat el Wahadne,Khirbat el Wahâdina,Khirbat el Wahādne,khrbt alwhadnt,خربة الوهادنة | JO | Ajlun | 32.32616 | 35.64309 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11264547 | Maqām ‘Īsá | Maqam `Isa,Maqām ‘Īsá,مقام عيسى | JO | Zarqa | 32.09364 | 35.90571 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12141916 | Al Masqīyah | Al Masqiyah,Al Masqīyah,almsqyt,المسقية | JO | Jerash | 32.34072 | 35.86341 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250258 | As Salţ | Al-Salt,As Salt,As Salţ,As-Sal’t,Es Salt,Ramoth Gil`ad,Rāmoth Gil‘ād,Salt,Saltos,alslt,Σάλτος,Ас-Сальт,السلط | JO | Balqa | 32.03917 | 35.72722 | 107874 | Asia/Amman | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
249935 | Bayt al Ḩusaynī | Bayt al Husayni,Bayt al Ḩusaynī,Beit el Huseini | JO | Balqa | 32.18385 | 35.6319 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250293 | Ash Shakārah | Ash Shakarah,Ash Shakārah,El Shekara,Esh Shikara,Esh Shikāra,Shikara,Shikāra,alshkart,الشكارة | JO | Ajlun | 32.23915 | 35.73854 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
7015884 | Ar Rusays | Ar Rusays,alrsys,الرسيس | JO | Ma’an | 30.13869 | 35.4161 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250482 | Al Qasţal | Al Qastal,Al Qasţal,El Qastal,El Qastel,El Qasṭal,Kastal,alqstl,القسطل | JO | Amman | 31.74765 | 35.93857 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250184 | Aţ Ţiwāl al Janūbī | At Tiwal,At Tiwal al Janubi,Aţ Ţiwāl,Aţ Ţiwāl al Janūbī,Et Tiwal,Eṭ Ṭiwal,altwal aljnwby,الطوال الجنوبي | JO | Balqa | 32.16754 | 35.5876 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250058 | Balad ash Shaykh | Balad ash Shaykh,Balad esh Sheikh,bld alshykh,بلد الشيخ | JO | Irbid | 32.65918 | 35.7327 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12142146 | Al Busţah | Al Bustah,Al Busţah,albstt,البسطة | JO | Jerash | 32.29254 | 35.84055 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248235 | Mandaḩ | Mandah,Mandaḩ,Mendah,mndh,مندح | JO | Irbid | 32.55363 | 35.67111 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250429 | ‘Amrāwah | `Amrawa,`Amrawah,عمراوة,‘Amrāwa,‘Amrāwah | JO | Irbid | 32.68642 | 35.93569 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250606 | Al Manşūrah | Al Khuraybah,Al Mansurah,Al Manşūrah,El Khureiba,Khureiba,alkhrybt,almnswrt,الخريبة,المنصورة | JO | Ma’an | 30.57168 | 35.55533 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12141899 | Al Mudawwarah | Al Mudawwarah,almdwrt,المدورة | JO | Ajlun | 32.36184 | 35.86052 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250692 | Al Ḩaqāwah | Al Haqawah,Al Ḩaqāwah,El Haqawa,El Ḥaqāwa,alhqawt,الحقاوة | JO | Balqa | 32.12609 | 35.72919 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248906 | Jad‘at al Jubūr | Jad`at al Jubur,Jad`at el Jubur,Jad‘at al Jubūr,Jad‘at el Jubūr | JO | Karak | 31.36444 | 35.74854 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
7031376 | Quţr | Qatar,Qaṭar,Qutr,Quţr,qtr,قطر | JO | Aqaba | 29.81833 | 35.09254 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
245817 | Ḩammāmat al ‘Umūsh | Hamamat al `Ushush,Hamamat el ’Ushush,Hamamat el `Umush,Hamamat el ’Ushūsh,Hammamat al `Umush,Hammamat al `Ushush,حمامات العشوش,حمامة العموش,Ḥamāmat el ‘Umūsh,Ḩammāmat al ‘Umūsh,Ḩammāmāt al ‘Ushūsh,Ḩamāmat al ‘Ushūsh | JO | Mafraq | 32.31852 | 36.03204 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248875 | Jarash | Djerash,Dzherash,Gerasa,Jarash,Jerasa,Jerash,grs,jrsh,Джераш,גרש,جرش | JO | Jerash | 32.28082 | 35.89929 | 27046 | Asia/Amman | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
12141648 | Ash Shayyāḩah | Ash Shayyahah,Ash Shayyāḩah,alshyaht,الشياحة | JO | Irbid | 32.41287 | 35.91369 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861806 | Al Mu‘ammarīyah | Al Mu`ammariyah,Al Mu‘ammarīyah,المعمرية | JO | Mafraq | 32.28782 | 36.08869 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250247 | Aş Şawāliḩah | As Sawalihah,Aş Şawāliḩah,Es Sawaliha,Eṣ Ṣawāliḥa,alswalht,الصوالحة | JO | Balqa | 32.18281 | 35.6224 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
7031348 | Khashm al Batrā’ | Khashm al Batra’,Khashm al Batrā’,خشم البتراء | JO | Ma’an | 29.94784 | 35.69201 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248908 | Jad‘ah | Al Jad`ah,Al Jad‘ah,El Jad’a,El Jad’a,Jad`a,Jad`ah,Jad‘a,Jad‘ah,Jed`a,Jed‘a,جدعا | JO | Karak | 31.38439 | 35.75546 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12144811 | Al Bīrah | Al Birah,Al Bīrah,albyrt,البيرة | JO | Zarqa | 32.16333 | 36.00368 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248519 | Huwayshān | Huwayshan,Huwayshān,Khirbat Huwayshan,Khirbat Huweishan,Khirbat Huweishān,Khirbat Ḩuwayshān,hwyshan,هويشان | JO | Mafraq | 32.30005 | 35.94618 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250089 | Az Zarrā‘ah | Az Zarra`ah,Az Zarrā‘ah,Ez Zarra`a,Ez Zarrā‘a,Khirbat az Zarra`ah,Khirbat az Zarrā‘ah,Khirbat ez Zarra’a,Khirbat ez Zarrā’a,alzraʿt,الزراعة,الزّرّاعة | JO | Ajlun | 32.24782 | 35.72023 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
247363 | Rāsūn | Rasun,Rāsūn,raswn,راسون | JO | Ajlun | 32.39982 | 35.75971 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10630656 | Buwayḑah al ‘Alīmāt | Buwaydah al `Alimat,Buwayḑah al ‘Alīmāt,بويضة العليمات | JO | Mafraq | 32.33783 | 36.07388 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
8594815 | Ad Dāmikhī | Ad Damikhi,Ad Dāmikhī,aldamkhy,الدامخي | JO | Amman | 31.346 | 36.07439 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248539 | Al Mashāri‘ | Al Mashari`,Al Mashāri‘,Ash Shaykh Muhammad,Khirbat ash Shaykh Muhammad,Khirbat ash Shaykh Muḩammad,Khirbat esh Sheikh Muhammad,المشارع | JO | Irbid | 32.43432 | 35.59442 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11241792 | Ḩawīyat al Balāwinah | Hawiyat al Balawinah,hwyt alblawnt,حوية البلاونة,Ḩawīyat al Balāwinah | JO | Madaba | 31.6379 | 35.7505 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248250 | Malkā | Malka,Malkah,Malkā,Malqa,Malqá,Melka,mlka,mlkt,ملكا,ملكة | JO | Irbid | 32.67645 | 35.74851 | 6856 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
247067 | Sakkā | Saka,Sakka,Sakkā,Sekka,ska,سكا | JO | Karak | 31.20682 | 35.66042 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
247496 | Qumaym | Qumaym,Qumeim,qmym,قميم | JO | Irbid | 32.57174 | 35.73452 | 5111 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11265377 | Ash Shūnah al Jadīdah | Ash Shunah al Jadidah,Ash Shūnah al Jadīdah,alshwnt aljdydt,الشونة الجديدة | JO | Balqa | 31.91315 | 35.60957 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248486 | Khirbat ‘Uşaym | Khirbat `Usaym,Khirbat `Useim,Khirbat ‘Useim,Khirbat ‘Uşaym | JO | Ajlun | 32.40579 | 35.81211 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250059 | Al Manşūrah | Al Mansurah,Al Manşūrah,Balad al Mansurah,Balad al Manşūrah,Balad el Mansura,Balad el Mansūra,almnswrt,bld almnswrt,المنصورة,بلد المنصورة | JO | Irbid | 32.64933 | 35.72463 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861660 | As Sa‘ādah | As Sa`adah,As Sa‘ādah,السعادة | JO | Mafraq | 32.20065 | 36.67041 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248932 | Is‘arah | Is`ara,Is`arah,Is‘ara,Is‘arah,اسعرة | JO | Irbid | 32.62745 | 35.75091 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861804 | Ţālib | Talib,talb,Ţālib,طالب | JO | Mafraq | 32.2679 | 36.09085 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250266 | As Safīnah | As Safinah,As Safīnah,Es Safina,Es Safīna,alsfynt,السفينة | JO | Ajlun | 32.25391 | 35.70759 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11264489 | Al Maydān | Al Maydan,Al Maydān,almydan,الميدان | JO | Zarqa | 32.13489 | 35.89426 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11249271 | Sīḩān | Sihan,Sīḩān,syhan,سيحان | JO | Balqa | 32.13812 | 35.75458 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250568 | Al Manshīyah | Al Manshiyah,Al Manshīyah,El Manshiya,almnshyt,المنشية | JO | Karak | 31.18674 | 35.74044 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248735 | Kafr ‘Ān | Kafr `An,Kafr ‘Ān,Kufr `An,Kufr ‘Ān,كفر عان | JO | Irbid | 32.55206 | 35.76216 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12140869 | Umm aţ Ţawwābīn | Umm at Tawwabin,Umm aţ Ţawwābīn,am altwabyn,ام الطوابين | JO | Madaba | 31.39779 | 35.72884 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248859 | Jarrīsh aḑ Ḑuraysāt | Jarrish,Jarrish ad Duraysat,Jarrīsh,Jarrīsh aḑ Ḑuraysāt,jrysh aldrysat,جريش الضريسات | JO | Balqa | 32.15219 | 35.74466 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12141857 | An Najāsh | An Najash,An Najāsh,alnjash,النجاش | JO | Ajlun | 32.35135 | 35.77443 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
246202 | Umm Qays | Gadara,Gader,Gādēr,Mukes,Mukus,Um Qeis,Umm Kajs,Umm Qays,Umm Qeis,am qys,Умм Кайс,أم قيس | JO | Irbid | 32.65348 | 35.68457 | 4294 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250597 | Al Lajjūn | Al Lajjun,Al Lajjūn,El Lajjun,El Lajjūn,El-Lejun,Lajjum,Lajjun,Lajjūm,Lajjūn,alljwn,اللجون | JO | Karak | 31.23439 | 35.86655 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10630639 | Al Ḩamīd | Al Hamid,Al Ḩamīd,alhmyd,الحميد | JO | Mafraq | 32.42281 | 36.0501 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250347 | Ar Rab‘ah | Ar Rab`ah,Ar Rab‘ah,Er Rab`a,Er Rab‘a | JO | Balqa | 32.06819 | 35.77613 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861772 | Ḑāḩiyat al Ḩusayn | Dahiyat al Husayn,dahyt alhsyn,ضاحية الحسين,Ḑāḩiyat al Ḩusayn | JO | Mafraq | 32.14938 | 36.27557 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248559 | Sayl al Ḩammah | Al Hammah,Al Ḩammah,El Hamma,Khirbat al Hammah,Khirbat al Ḩammah,Khirbat el Hamma,Khirbat el Ḥamma,Sayl al Hammah,Sayl al Ḩammah,alhmt,syl alhmt,الحمة,سيل الحمة | JO | Irbid | 32.46949 | 35.59786 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
7015866 | Al Qādisīyah | Al Qadisiyah,Al Qādisīyah,alqadsyt,القادسية | JO | Tafielah | 30.65391 | 35.63541 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11241272 | Al Quray‘ah | Al Quray`ah,Al Quray‘ah,القريعة | JO | Amman | 31.80253 | 35.81583 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
7015817 | Umm Sarāb | Umm Sarab,Umm Sarāb,am srab,أم سراب | JO | Tafielah | 30.74669 | 35.63186 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11048880 | Sweimeh | JO | Balqa | 31.71707 | 35.58806 | 0 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
247252 | Rujm al ‘Alandah | Rujm Um `Alanda,Rujm Um ‘Alanda,Rujm Umm `Alandah,Rujm Umm ‘Alandah,Rujm `Alenda,Rujm al `Alandah,Rujm al ‘Alandah,Rujm el `Alanda,Rujm el ‘Alanda,Rujm ‘Alendā,رجم العلندة | JO | Karak | 31.04573 | 35.68771 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250344 | An Nahḑah | An Nahdah,An Nahḑah,Ar Radm,Er Radm,alnhdt,النهضة | JO | Mafraq | 32.39779 | 36.32351 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10636597 | Manshīyat al Judū‘ | Manshiyat al Judu`,Manshīyat al Judū‘,منشية الجدوع | JO | Mafraq | 32.33372 | 36.39693 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
251051 | Abū al Lawqas | Abu al Lawqas,Abu el Lauqas,Abu el-Luqas,Abū al Lawqas,Abū el Lauqas,abw allwqs,أبو اللوقس | JO | Irbid | 32.63584 | 35.88746 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250600 | Khirbat al Kursī | Al Kursi,Al Kursī,El Kursi,El Kursī,Khirbat al Kursi,Khirbat al Kursī,Khirbat el-Kursi,Kursi,alkrsy,khrbt alkrsy,الكرسي,خربة الكرسي | JO | Irbid | 32.68371 | 35.70844 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
11242216 | Al Mashz̧ | Al Mashz,Al Mashz̧,almshz,المشظ | JO | Madaba | 31.60564 | 35.72778 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
7015814 | Al Fayşalīyah | Al Faysaliyah,Al Fayşalīyah,alfyslyt,الفيصلية | JO | Ma’an | 30.48437 | 35.63276 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250166 | ‘Awjān ash Shamālī | Awajan esh Shamali,Awajān esh Shamālī,`Awjan ash Shamali,‘Awjān ash Shamālī | JO | Zarqa | 32.0428 | 36.09011 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248414 | Kurayyimah | Kareime,Kereime,Kuraiyima,Kuraymah,Kurayyimah,Kureima,Kureiyima,Quraymah,krymt,كريمة | JO | Irbid | 32.27639 | 35.59938 | 17837 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248495 | Şin‘ār | Khirbat Sin`ar,Khirbat Sin‘ār,Sin`ar,Şin‘ār,صنعار | JO | Ajlun | 32.40271 | 35.79164 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248913 | Jābir as Sirḩān | Jaber,Jabir,Jabir as Sirhan,Jābir,Jābir as Sirḩān,Khirbat Jabir,Khirbat Jābir,jabr,jabr alsrhan,جابر,جابر السرحان | JO | Mafraq | 32.51106 | 36.19641 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250594 | Al Lubban | Al Laban,Al Lubban,El Libban,El Lubban,allbn,اللبّن | JO | Amman | 31.82435 | 35.96238 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12141644 | Umm al Ghizlān | Umm al Ghizlan,Umm al Ghizlān,am alghzlan,أم الغزلان | JO | Irbid | 32.45227 | 35.86226 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250468 | Al Qurayyāt | Al Qurayyat,Al Qurayyāt,El Quraiyat,El-Qeraiyat,Quraiyat,Quraiyât,alqryat,القريّات | JO | Madaba | 31.54048 | 35.68506 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861653 | Tall Armāḩ | Tall Armah,Tall Armāḩ,tl armah,تل أرماح | JO | Mafraq | 32.30932 | 36.88267 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12141892 | Al Yābisah | Al Yabisah,Al Yābisah,alyabst,اليابسة | JO | Ajlun | 32.36004 | 35.79584 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
248824 | Jinnīn aş Şafā | Jenin,Jinin,Jinnin,Jinnin as Safa,Jinnin es Safa,Jinnīn,Jinnīn aş Şafā,Jinnīn eṣ Ṣafā,Jinīn,jnyn,jnyn alsfa,jnyn alsna,جنين,جنين الصنا,جنين الصّفا | JO | Irbid | 32.52017 | 35.70532 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
8559460 | Az Zaytūnah | Az Zaytunah,Az Zaytūnah,alzytwnt,الزيتونة | JO | Amman | 31.75367 | 35.90082 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
8560226 | Az Za‘farān | Az Za`faran,Az Za‘farān,alzʿfran,الزعفران | JO | Amman | 31.60149 | 35.871 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
250775 | Al ‘Āmirīyah | Al `Amiriyah,Al ‘Āmirīyah,El `Amiriya,El ‘Āmirīya,`Amiriya,العامرية,‘Āmirīya | JO | Ajlun | 32.29139 | 35.71271 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861892 | Ţawāḩīn al ‘Udwān | Tawahin al `Udwan,Ţawāḩīn al ‘Udwān,طواحين العدوان | JO | Zarqa | 32.19966 | 35.98905 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
12141647 | Ḩāţim | Hatim,hatm,حاطم,Ḩāţim | JO | Irbid | 32.40614 | 35.8921 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861790 | Ḩamnānah al Jadīdah | Hamnanah al Jadidah,hmnant aljdydt,حمنانة الجديدة,Ḩamnānah al Jadīdah | JO | Mafraq | 32.22222 | 36.081 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place | ||
10861848 | Ţayyib Ism | Tayyib Ism,Tib Ism,tyb asm,Ţayyib Ism,Ţīb Ism,طيب إسم | JO | Mafraq | 32.36131 | 36.16441 | 0 | Asia/Amman | populated place |
Exploring Jordan: A Geographical Insight
Jordan, a country located in the heart of the Middle East, offers a fascinating blend of ancient history, diverse landscapes, and strategic geopolitical significance. From the vast deserts of Wadi Rum to the rich history of Petra, Jordan is a land where geography and history intersect. Understanding the spatial organization of Jordan’s cities, regions, and departments is essential for gaining a deeper appreciation of how the country’s unique geography shapes its urban development and cultural identity. For anyone looking to study this dynamic nation in more detail, access to precise geographic data, including the latitude and longitude of each city, is essential.
The Geography of Jordan: A Tapestry of Natural Wonders
Jordan’s geography is as diverse as its history. Covering an area of approximately 89,000 square kilometers, the country is situated on the eastern side of the Jordan River, bordered by Israel to the west, Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, and Saudi Arabia to the south. This strategic location has played a significant role in the country’s development over the millennia, influencing its trade routes, settlement patterns, and regional interactions.
The country’s terrain is equally diverse, with the Jordan Rift Valley running along its western border, the Dead Sea lying below sea level, and the fertile land around the Jordan River giving way to expansive deserts further south. The central and northern parts of Jordan feature a mix of hills, valleys, and plateaus, while the eastern and southern regions are dominated by the vast, arid desert landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula.
Understanding the spatial distribution of cities and regions within this diverse landscape is crucial for anyone seeking to explore the geography of Jordan in depth. Access to comprehensive geographic data, including the latitude and longitude of cities, allows researchers and planners to understand how Jordan’s cities are positioned within this varied natural environment and how this influences local development and culture.
Jordan’s Urban Centers and Regional Distribution
Despite its relatively small size, Jordan has a diverse array of cities and regions, each contributing to the nation’s overall character. The capital city, Amman, is the largest and most developed urban center, situated in the northwestern part of the country. Amman is the political, economic, and cultural heart of Jordan, home to a large portion of the country’s population and a thriving hub of business, education, and governance.
Other notable cities in Jordan include Zarqa, located to the northeast of Amman, which is an industrial city with a rapidly growing population, and Irbid, located in the north near the Syrian border, known for its educational institutions and agricultural activities. The southern city of Aqaba, located along the Red Sea, is Jordan’s main port and the center of the country’s tourism and trade with international markets.
The geographical distribution of Jordan’s cities, from the bustling urban centers in the north to the more tranquil desert towns in the south, reflects the country’s social and economic diversity. By accessing detailed geographic data on the locations of these cities, regions, and their administrative boundaries, one can gain deeper insights into the factors that influence urban development, population density, and regional governance.
The Role of Data in Understanding Jordan’s Geography
For geographers, urban planners, and researchers, access to accurate geographic data is crucial in studying Jordan’s cities and regions. By obtaining the exact latitude and longitude of each city, along with information on their administrative boundaries, it becomes possible to map out the country’s urban growth, analyze patterns of population distribution, and evaluate the impact of geography on regional development.
Moreover, this data is invaluable in understanding the interplay between Jordan’s natural features and its human settlements. For instance, the placement of cities like Amman in the central highlands or Aqaba along the Red Sea reveals the role that geography plays in shaping urban centers and their economic activities. Cities in the north are typically more urbanized and densely populated, while those in the south, such as Ma'an and Aqaba, are often more reliant on trade, tourism, and agriculture.
Accessing detailed data through a comprehensive database on Jordan allows for more nuanced research on topics such as infrastructure planning, environmental sustainability, and the impact of climate on urban areas. For anyone looking to study Jordan's geography in-depth, this data is an indispensable tool that opens the door to more informed and precise analysis.
Enhancing Research with Comprehensive Geographic Data
To truly understand Jordan’s geographic makeup, having access to precise data on the locations of its cities, regions, and departments is key. Our database provides this essential information, offering users access to detailed coordinates and geographical boundaries for every major city in Jordan. Whether you are studying urbanization trends, investigating environmental factors, or planning regional development projects, having accurate geographic data is crucial.
By utilizing this data, researchers can explore the relationships between Jordan’s natural and built environments, understanding how cities are shaped by their surrounding landscapes. With this information at your fingertips, it becomes easier to analyze regional dynamics, such as how urban sprawl in Amman impacts neighboring rural areas or how desert climates affect the growth of southern cities like Aqaba.
Conclusion
Jordan’s diverse geography, from the fertile lands of the Jordan River to the vast expanses of desert in the south, provides a rich landscape for exploration. To gain a deeper understanding of how geography influences urban development and regional dynamics in Jordan, access to accurate geographic data is essential. By utilizing a comprehensive database that includes detailed information on the cities, regions, and departments of Jordan, including their precise latitude and longitude coordinates, researchers and planners can gain invaluable insights into the country’s spatial organization. This data is not only key for academic studies but also for practical applications in urban planning, environmental research, and sustainable development.
FaQ about Jordan
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.