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Irbid overview
Irbid (orange) and the other large cities of Jordan
Irbid lies in Jordan at 32.56°N, 35.85°E, about 570 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Amman (UTC+3); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Zarqa (792,665) and larger than Ṣuwayliḥ (151,016). The largest city in Jordan is Amman with 1,275,857 people; the capital, Amman, has 1,275,857.
The national capital, Amman, is about 67 km away; the nearest large city is ‘Ajlūn, 26 km from Irbid.
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 Irbid
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Ajlūn Ajloun | 26 km | 125,557 |
| ‘Anjarah Ajloun | 29 km | 17,634 |
| Jarash Jerash | 31 km | 27,046 |
| Mafraq Mafraq | 41 km | 57,118 |
| Zarqa Zarqa | 58 km | 792,665 |
| As Salţ Balqa | 59 km | 107,874 |
| Ṣuwayliḥ Balqa | 59 km | 151,016 |
| Al Fuḩayş Balqa | 62 km | 18,916 |
Largest cities in Jordan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Irbid?
Irbid has about 569,068 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Irbid the capital of Jordan?
No. The capital of Jordan is Amman (1,275,857 people), about 67 km away. Irbid is the 3rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Irbid compared with the rest of Jordan?
Its 569,068 residents are 4.9% of the 11,661,963 people living in Jordan today. Amman is larger with 1,275,857 people.
Where is Irbid?
In Jordan, at latitude 32.56 and longitude 35.85, 570 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include ‘Ajlūn (26 km), ‘Anjarah (29 km), Jarash (31 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Irbid Population 2026 — Jordan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/jordan/irbid/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/jordan/irbid/">Irbid 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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