Amman
Jordan's capital and largest city, Amman spreads across a landscape of hills and valleys, with a dense café and restaurant scene, a Roman amphitheatre, and ancient ruins woven into the urban fabric. East Amman holds the bulk of the historic sites, while the west is more modern. The city also sits within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region, making it a practical base for exploring Jordan.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,275,857
- Nearest water from center 4.6 km2.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
Amman: quick answers
Where is Amman?
Amman is in Jordan.
How do you get to Amman?
The nearest airport is Amman (ADJ), about 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Amman?
The warmest month is August, 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 Amman?
OpenStreetMap lists 14 museums, 59 restaurants, 48 cafés and 37 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.