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Amman overview
Amman (orange) and the other large cities of Jordan
Amman lies in Jordan at 31.96°N, 35.95°E, about 757 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Amman (UTC+3); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Jordan: the next largest cities are Zarqa (792,665), Irbid (569,068), Ṣuwayliḥ (151,016). Together, the three largest cities hold 22.6% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Ṣuwayliḥ, about 12 km away, followed by Al Fuḩayş (16 km).
Jordan as a whole has a live population of 11,661,963 (+2.1% a year) and ranks #86 of 238 countries — see the Jordan population page for the full statistics and the Jordan atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Amman
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ṣuwayliḥ Balqa | 12 km | 151,016 |
| Al Fuḩayş Balqa | 16 km | 18,916 |
| Māḩiş Balqa | 17 km | 17,754 |
| Zarqa Zarqa | 19 km | 792,665 |
| As Salţ Balqa | 23 km | 107,874 |
| Mādabā Madaba | 30 km | 82,335 |
| Jarash Jerash | 36 km | 27,046 |
| ‘Anjarah Ajloun | 43 km | 17,634 |
Largest cities in Jordan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amman?
Amman has about 1,275,857 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Amman the capital of Jordan?
Yes — Amman is the national capital of Jordan.
How big is Amman compared with the rest of Jordan?
Its 1,275,857 residents are 10.9% of the 11,661,963 people living in Jordan today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Amman?
In Jordan, at latitude 31.96 and longitude 35.95, 757 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Ṣuwayliḥ (12 km), Al Fuḩayş (16 km), Māḩiş (17 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Amman Population 2026 — Jordan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/jordan/amman/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/jordan/amman/">Amman Population 2026 — Jordan</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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