Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
793K
Population
60 km2
Area
246 Mbps
Internet
619m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
ADJ (14km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Jordan's Zarqa buzzes as an industrial powerhouse east of Amman, where resilient communities blend Bedouin heritage with urban grit. Nomads on a budget will like its proximity to the capital's airports and reliable mobile data, pairing workdays with nearby desert adventures.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Jordan
Region
Western Asia
Population
793K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
619 m
Language
Arabic
Airport
ADJ
GPS
32.07, 36.09
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
246 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 792,665 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
553 total POIs 9.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
36
Cafes
10
Bars
166
Fast Food
14
Shopping
Supermarkets
46
Convenience
10
Shopping Malls
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
13
Clinics
12
Pharmacies
34
Education
Schools
59
Universities
5
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
26
Playgrounds
2
Sports
19
Cinemas
7
Museums
1
Theatres
11
Transport
Bus Stops
1
Train Stations
115
Fuel Stations
44
Services
Banks
21
ATMs
18
Post Offices
245
Police
6
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
246 Mbps
Download
197 Mbps
Upload
5ms
Latency
40,471
Tests
11,911
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Jun
11°
J
12°
F
15°
M
20°
A
24°
M
27°
J
29°
J
27°
A
24°
S
20°
O
15°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 19.7 C Range: 10.7 - 28.6 C Rain: 89 mm/year Sunshine: 3,942 h/year
CITY SCORES
96.6
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
57.5
Overall
AIRPORT
ADJ
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
14 km from center
~25 min ride
FUN FACTS
Zarqa (Arabic: الزرقاء) is the capital of Zarqa Governorate in Jordan.
It had a population of 635,160 inhabitants in 2015, and is the second most populous city in Jordan after Amman.
History Although the area has been inhabited since the 1st century, the city was only established in 1902.
Chechen immigrants founded Zarqa because they had been displaced by the wars between the Ottoman and Russian Empires and the simultaneous Circassian genocide.
The population then grew rapidly.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Zarqa known for?
Jordan's Zarqa buzzes as an industrial powerhouse east of Amman, where resilient communities blend Bedouin heritage with urban grit. Nomads on a budget will like its proximity to the capital's airports and reliable mobile data, pairing workdays with nearby desert adventures.
How fast is the internet in Zarqa?
Zarqa has an average download speed of 246 Mbps and upload speed of 197 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Zarqa?
Zarqa has an average year-round temperature of approximately 19.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Zarqa?
Zarqa is served by ADJ (Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport), approximately 14 km from the city center.
What is the population of Zarqa?
The population of Zarqa is approximately 793K.
What infrastructure does Zarqa have?
Zarqa has 553 mapped points of interest, including 36 restaurants, 13 hospitals, 59 schools.
What country is Zarqa in?
Zarqa is located in Jordan.