Jordan: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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.