Al Mafraq
A Jordanian crossroads town in the northern steppe, where a decommissioned tank displayed at a roundabout reflects the area's strong military heritage, and road links connect easily to Syria, Iraq, and the wider region's ancient sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population57,118
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.9 km3.7 mi
Al Mafraq: quick answers
Where is Al Mafraq?
Al Mafraq is in Jordan, about 50 km31 miles in a straight line from Amman.
How do you get to Al Mafraq?
The nearest airport is Mafraq (OMF), about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Al Mafraq?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is January, with about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Al Mafraq?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant within 2 km of the centre.