1. Amman – 4,061,100
Capital and largest city; political, economic, and cultural center.
2. Zarqa – 735,700
Major industrial and residential hub east of Amman in Zarqa Governorate.
3. Irbid – 582,300
Northern city known for universities and education; key commercial center.
4. Russeifa – 547,400
Industrial and mining city near Zarqa; one of Jordan’s fastest-growing towns.
5. Sahab – 196,300
Industrial suburb south-east of Amman; home to many factories and labor housing.
6. Ar Ramthā – 180,300
Northern border city near Syria; known for trade and agriculture.
7. Aqaba – 171,800
Jordan’s Red Sea port city; tourism and free-trade zone hub.
8. Madaba – 122,000
Historic mosaic city southwest of Amman; major pilgrimage and tourist spot.
9. As‑Salt – 115,700
Historic mountain city; former provincial capital, with Ottoman-era architecture.
10. Al‑Jizah – 110,100
Amman Governorate city with agricultural surroundings and growing neighborhoods.
11. Ain Al‑Basha – 69,700
Rapidly growing suburb west of Amman; residential and university town.
12. Aydoun – 67,800
Irbid Governorate town with agricultural and trading activity.
13. Ad‑Dhlail – 59,000
Suburban town in Zarqa Governorate; growing residential population.
14. Jerash – 58,800
Ancient Roman city north of Amman; major archaeological and tourist site.
15. As‑Sarih – 53,300
Irbid Governorate town with residential communities and commercial services.
16. Al‑Hashimiyah – 51,800
Town in Zarqa Governorate; known for agriculture and local trade.
17. Maʾan – 47,600
Southern city and governorate capital; desert trade and pilgrimage stop.
18. Karak (Al‑Karak) – 37,300
Historic hilltop city known for its medieval Kerak Castle and Moabite heritage.
The above is subject to change.
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