Zarqa
JordanJO
City in Zarqa Governorate, Jordan
Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate in Jordan. Its name means "the blue (city)". It had a population of 635,160 inhabitants in 2015, and is the second most populous city in Jordan after Amman.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 481,300
- Coordinates
- 32.073, 36.088
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Elevation
- 619 m
Overview of Zarqa
Zarqa is a large city in Jordan. Population figures land around 481,300. It sits at about 619 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and adventure. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Zarqa
Nature in Zarqa
(17)Under nature, Zarqa is tagged with Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Counting everything, 17 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Zarqa.
Culture in Zarqa
(14)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Castles, Cathedrals and Churches. It is a direct read of Zarqa's activity profile. That is 14 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Zarqa
(10)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Zarqa is actually tagged with. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Zarqa
(6)For sports, expect Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Zarqa.
Water Sports in Zarqa
(4)Zarqa's water sports entries include Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Water Sports and Windsurfing. It is a direct read of Zarqa's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Zarqa
(3)Wellness in Zarqa covers Farms, Therms and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Zarqa.
Nightlife in Zarqa
(2)Nightlife lovers get Festival and Nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Zarqa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Zarqa
(1)The family shortlist for Zarqa: Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Zarqa's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Zarqa
(1)Zarqa records Shopping under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Zarqa is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Zarqa
(1)Under other activities, Zarqa is tagged with Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Zarqa.
Best time to visit Zarqa
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
Getting to Zarqa rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Amman.
Similar destinations
Places near Zarqa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zarqa known for?
- Zarqa is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Jordan with around 481,300 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Zarqa?
- You can plan around Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations in Zarqa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Zarqa?
- 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 Zarqa located?
- Administratively, Zarqa sits in Jordan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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