Ma'an
JordanJO
City in Ma'an Governorate, Jordan
Ma'an is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015. Civilizations with the name of Ma'an have existed at least since the Nabatean period—the modern city is just northwest of the ancient town. The city is an important transport hub situated on the ancient King's Highway and also on the modern Desert Highway.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 30,046
- Coordinates
- 30.196, 35.734
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Elevation
- 1108 m
Overview of Ma'an
In Jordan, Ma'an stands out as a small town. The population is roughly 30,046. It sits at about 1,108 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, sports and culture. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Ma'an
Nature in Ma'an
(6)Nature in Ma'an covers Caves, Countryside, Forest, Islands and Mountains. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ma'an.
Sports in Ma'an
(5)Under sports, Ma'an is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Trail Running and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ma'an.
Culture in Ma'an
(3)Culture lovers get Castles, Mines and Towers. It is a direct read of Ma'an's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Ma'an
(3)On the water sports side, Ma'an offers Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing. It is a direct read of Ma'an's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Ma'an
(2)Ma'an records Abseiling and Off Road Trails under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Ma'an is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Ma'an
(1)Ma'an's nightlife entries include Clubs. Everything listed here comes from what Ma'an is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Ma'an
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Ma'an through a larger town in Jordan; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Amman.
Similar destinations
Places near Ma'an that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ma'an known for?
- Ma'an is mainly a destination for nature, sports and culture, set in Jordan with around 30,046 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ma'an?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Forest, Islands and Mountains in Ma'an. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ma'an?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Ma'an located?
- Administratively, Ma'an sits in Jordan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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