Bāb an Naqb
in Balqa Governorate, Jordan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.214 and 35.639 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 12' 49" and E 35° 38' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - JOD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:45 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 7:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jordan in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jordan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jordan. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Bāb an Naqb

Bāb an Naqb in Balqa Governorate is a town located in Jordan about 25 mi (or 41 km) north-west of Amman, the country's capital town.

Time in Bāb an Naqb is now 07:45 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Amman with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Bāb an Naqb, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Jordan is Amman-Marka International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba in Israel at a distance of 38 mi (or 60 km). The closest in Jordan is Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) in a distance of 52 mi (or 60 km), North-West. We saw 1 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dayr `Alla, As Subayhi, Kufrinjah, `Allan and Burma. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

נסיעה בעמק הירדן מים המלח לכנרת. מבט אל המזרח לעבר מדינת ירדן. מורה דרך: צחי שקד

Published: July 06, 2013
Length: 19:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Zahi Shaked. Israeli tour guide צחי שקד. מורה

Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahigo25@walla.com 9726905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522 My name is Zahi...


A drive from the Dead Sea through the Jordan Valley to the Sea of Galilee (overlooking the Jordan).

Published: July 06, 2013
Length: 17:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Zahi Shaked. Israeli tour guide צחי שקד. מורה

Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahigo25@walla.com 9726905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522 My name is Zahi...


#UNVyouth - دانا زيدان، طالبة جامعية | المخيم الصيفي للمتطوعين

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 05:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: What's up Youth Professional Services

Arab Youth Volunteering for a Better Future is a regional project, led by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, which seeks to support youth to effectively engage in the development...


ירדן - תצפית על הרי הגלעד ועג'לון המקראית (Ajloun) כולל המבצר האיובי Qa'lat Al Rabad

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 01:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Zahi Shaked. Israeli tour guide צחי שקד. מורה

Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahigo25@walla.com 9726905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522 My name is Zahi...


Ajloun In Snow

Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 43:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Raed J. Smadi

09 / 01 / 2013.


Harley Davidson Jordan Rally 2013 - First day to Ajloun

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 10:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nadeem Nazir

Harley Davidson Jordan Rally 2013 - First day from Dead Sea to Ajloun.


Ajloun Castle

Published: May 03, 2010
Length: 35:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Beran1979

A castle in Jordan build first by the nephew of Saladin. Then destroyed by the Mongols. Later rebuild by Mamluks. It has been used until 19 Century but two earthquakes in 1837 and 1924...


افعى في عجلون الصمادي

Published: October 11, 2009
Length: 32:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ahmed smadi

يا هلا في الربع 11/10/2009.


06 Jordan - Ajloun & the Jabok River

Published: December 31, 2012
Length: 44:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrMikesTravels Mike Colucci

A trip to Ajloun Castle, stopping at the Jabok River where Jacob wrestled the angel.


צופית - Sunbird

Published: May 14, 2014
Length: 44:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: aviza210


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Deir Alla

Deir Alla, is the site of an ancient Near Eastern town thought to be the biblical Pethor.

Located at 32.1889, 35.6031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in the Balqa Governorate, Archaeological sites in Jordan, Former populated places in Southwest Asia

Tell Hammeh

Tell Hammehis a relatively small tell in the central Jordan Valley, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, located where the Zarqa River valley opens into the Jordan Valley. It is close to several of the larger tells in this part of the Jordan Valley (e.g.

Located at 32.1947, 35.6489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Jordan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bāb al Nakb, Bab an Nahb, Bāb an Naqb