Irbid
JordanJO
City in Irbid Governorate, Jordan
Irbid, known in ancient times as Arabella or Arbela, is the capital and largest city of Irbid Governorate. It has the second-largest metropolitan population in Jordan after Amman, with a population of around 2,003,800. As a city, Irbid is Jordan's third-largest, after Amman and Zarqa.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,911,600
- Coordinates
- 32.556, 35.850
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Elevation
- 620 m
Overview of Irbid
Irbid — a big-city destination in Jordan — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 1,911,600. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Irbid is strongest on nature, culture and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 620 metres.
Things to do in Irbid
Nature in Irbid
(17)Irbid records Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Irbid is actually tagged with. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Culture in Irbid
(15)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Cathedrals as culture options here. The category holds 15 entries in our dataset. The list follows Irbid's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Irbid
(9)Looking for nightlife? Irbid has Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Irbid.
Adventure in Irbid
(8)Under adventure, Irbid is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Irbid.
Sports in Irbid
(5)The sports shortlist for Irbid: Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Slopes and Trail Running. Everything listed here comes from what Irbid is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Irbid
(5)Our data lists Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Water Sports and Windsurfing as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Irbid.
Wellness in Irbid
(3)Irbid records Farms, Therms and Wellness under wellness. All of it is drawn from Irbid's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Irbid
(2)For family, expect Aquariums and Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Irbid's own activity tags.
Shopping in Irbid
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Irbid's own activity tags.
More to do in Irbid
(1)Irbid's other activities entries include Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Irbid is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Irbid
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Irbid stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Irbid is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Amman.
Similar destinations
Places near Irbid that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irbid known for?
- Irbid, in Jordan, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,911,600 residents.
- What can you do in Irbid?
- Recorded activities in Irbid include Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Irbid?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Irbid stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Irbid located?
- Irbid is located in Jordan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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