‘Amāmah
in Jerash Governorate, Jordan

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.239 and 35.876 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 14' 20" and E 35° 52' 35"
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: 08:36 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:27 am and 6:54 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: 3,3 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore ‘Amāmah

‘Amāmah in Jerash Governorate is located in Jordan about 20 mi (or 32 km) north of Amman, the country's capital.

Local time in ‘Amāmah is now 08:36 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Amman with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of ‘Amāmah, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Jordan is Amman-Marka International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South. 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 Ancient City of Bosra in Syria at a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km). The closest in Jordan is Quseir Amra in a distance of 51 mi (or 65 km), North-East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jarash, Al Mastabah, Burma, Sakhrah and 'Ajlun. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 26%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

23°C (74 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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

Roman city of Gerasa at Jerash - Jordan

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 20:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: rndomn8

An extensive look around the Roman city of Gerasa at Jerash. Jordan (Country),اَلأُرْدُنّ,Al-ʾUrdunn,Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,Kingdom of Jordan,اَلمَمْلَكَة اَلأُ...


Roman Ruins at Jerash, Jordan

Published: November 08, 2012
Length: 27:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: samsays

Jerash was one of the pleasant surprises of our trip. The ruins show remains of a large city, and the best preserved of any the many Roman sites visited throughout Turkey and the Mideast....


Theatre in Jerash

Published: May 03, 2010
Length: 32:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Beran1979

Roman Theatre in Jerash (northern Jordan) - a good example of roman architecture in these areas.


The ancient city of Jerash

Published: April 27, 2010
Length: 03:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: globekarter

Our visit to the roman city of Jerash in Jordan. With all the highlights.


المدرسة الدولية للتماسك الداخلي ومهارات الحياة

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 34:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: friendsfdisjo

Launch of the Resiliency and Life skills International School (RLIS) Project - Jerash- Jordan إلى أطفالنا وشبابنا : نحبكم جمعية أًصدقاء التنمية والاس...


MVI 1259

Published: April 15, 2011
Length: 29:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joshua Zijp

Dramatic re-enactment show in Jerash (Romeinse stad i/h noorden van Jordanië) 3.


اسكندريلا في جرش (8) - إيه العبارة

Published: July 10, 2012
Length: 41:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Naser K

Video by @KhaledGoussous.


Trans-Jordan Thru-Hike trek

Published: January 31, 2010
Length: 05:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CanaaniteRanger

Irbid to Ajloun .. the Trans-Jordan Thru-Hike ...


دبكة في مخيم سوف

Published: June 27, 2009
Length: 55:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mattf1216

a wedding celebration in mukhayyam souf.


الشاعر السعودي د.يوسف حسن العارف بصوت علي طه النوباني

Published: December 12, 2012
Length: 35:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ali Taha Alnobani

حبيبتنا http://habibatuna.blogspot.com/ قصائد لفضاء الذات الشاعر السعودي د.يوسف حسن العارف بصوت علي طه النوباني نبذهـ...


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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.

Jerash

Jerash, the Gerasa of Antiquity, is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate (محافظة جرش), which is situated in the north of Jordan, 48 kilometres north of the capital Amman towards Syria. Jerash Governorate's geographical features vary from cold mountains to fertile valleys from 250 to 300 metres (to ft) above sea level, suitable for growing a wide variety of crops.

Located at 32.2723, 35.8914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in the 4th millennium BC, Archaeological sites in Jordan, Populated places in the Jerash Governorate, Decapolis, Roman towns and cities in Jordan, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan, Former populated places in Southwest Asia

Jerash Governorate

Jerash is one of the governorates of Jordan; it is located north of Amman, Jordan's capital. It carrys the name of its capital and largest city, Jerash City. Jerash Governorate has the smallest area of the 12 governorates of Jordan, yet it has the second highest density in Jordan after Irbid Governorate. Jerash Governorate is ranked 7th by population.

Located at 32.2769, 35.9056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jerash Governorate, Governorates of Jordan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
‘Amāmah, عمامة