Mafraq
JordanJO
City in Mafraq Governorate, Jordan
Mafraq is the capital city of Mafraq Governorate in Jordan, located 80 km to the north of the national capital, Amman. It is located at a crossroads, with a road north going to Syria and another road to the east going to Iraq. It had 56,340 inhabitants in 2004.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 580
- Coordinates
- 32.343, 36.208
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Elevation
- 700 m
Overview of Mafraq
Mafraq belongs to Jordan and has the feel of a village. Around 580 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: culture, nature and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 700 metres.
Things to do in Mafraq
Culture in Mafraq
(4)Culture in Mafraq covers Castles, Churches, Historical Sites and Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mafraq.
Nature in Mafraq
(4)Mafraq's nature entries include Countryside, Islands, Rivers and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Mafraq's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Mafraq
(3)Our data lists Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mafraq.
Nightlife in Mafraq
(2)Our data lists Clubs and Wine Bars as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Mafraq.
Sports in Mafraq
(1)The sports shortlist for Mafraq: Horse Trails. All of it is drawn from Mafraq's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Mafraq
(1)On the wellness side, Mafraq offers Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Mafraq is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Mafraq
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Mafraq is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Jordan and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Amman.
Similar destinations
Places near Mafraq that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mafraq known for?
- Mafraq, in Jordan, is best known for culture, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 580 residents.
- What can you do in Mafraq?
- Recorded activities in Mafraq include Castles, Churches, Historical Sites, Mines and Countryside. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Mafraq?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Mafraq located?
- Mafraq 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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