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As Salţ, Jordan

Balqa · Jordan

As Salţ is a large city in Balqa, Jordan with a population of 107,874. Elevation: 2,677 ft (816 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

107,874 Population 5,822/sq mi density
2,677 ft Elevation 816 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About As Salţ

As Salţ

As-Salt, also known as Salt, is an ancient trading city and administrative centre in west-central Jordan. It is on the old main highway leading from Amman to Jerusalem. Situated in the Balqa highland, about 790–1,100 metres above sea level, the city is built in the crook of three hills, close to the Jordan Valley. One of the three hills, Jabal al-Qal'a, is the site of a 13th-century ruined fortress. It is the capital of Balqa Governorate of Jordan.

People

Population107,874
Density5,822/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Population107,874
Population Density5,822 / sq mi
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Coordinates32.0392°, 35.7272°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceBalqa
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About As Salţ

As Salţ is a large city in Jordan (Balqa) with a population of 107,874. The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet (816 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in As Salţ

As Salţ has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 215 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C / 54°F 2.6° / 24.6° 55.2
Feb 12.7°C / 55°F 3.7° / 26° 49.6
Mar 15.2°C / 59°F 5° / 31.2° 32.7
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 8.8° / 37.3° 9.7
May 25°C / 77°F 12.9° / 41.7° 3.0
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 17.1° / 42.4° 1.7
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 20.6° / 43.5° 0.0
Aug 30.5°C / 87°F 21.5° / 44.4° 0.0
Sep 28.6°C / 84°F 19.4° / 42.2° 0.6
Oct 25°C / 77°F 15.6° / 38.6° 2.7
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 9.3° / 31.6° 20.8
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 5.5° / 26.5° 38.9
As Salţ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Jordan avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²)
Population Density5,822/sq mi
Coordinates32.0392°N, 35.7272°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 44 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 149 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 126 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 106 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 17 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 139 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 77 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 75 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 144 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 132 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 67 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 99 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 46 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 145 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 65 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 150 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 145 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 145 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 138 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1759 AKKO Earthquake 8.0 m 2,000 109 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m — 44 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake — 6,000 109 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake — — 22 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake — 70,000 127 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake — — 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in

As Salţ has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 49°F in February to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in As Salţ

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School Number 1 — — — —
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Radio Stations near As Salţ

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hayat FM civil, hashemite AAC+ 64 kbps
Mood FM — MP3 128 kbps
Noursat Jordan TV — AAC,H.264 563 kbps
Mazaj FM — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dahab classical MP3 192 kbps
MOOD FM (SA) — AAC+ 70 kbps

Museums in As Salţ

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abu Jaber Museum
ACOR
ACOR
ACOR
Beit Shkair
Beit Shkair
Beit Shkair
Coin museum
Coin museum
Coin museum
Greek Orthodox museum
Hedjaz Jordan Railway Museum
Hedjaz Jordan Railway Museum
Islamic Museum
Islamic Museum
Islamic Museum
Jerash Museum
Jordan Archaeological Museum
Jordan Archaeological Museum
Jordan Archaeological Museum
Jordan Folklore Museum
Jordan Folklore Museum
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 1
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 1
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 1
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 2
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 2
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 2
Museum of Parliamentary Life
Museum of Parliamentary Life
Museum of Parliamentary Life
Museum of Popular Traditions
Old English Hospital Museum
Royal Automobile Museum
Royal Automobile Museum
Royal tank museum
Salt Archaeological Museum
signs of Amman
signs of Amman
signs of Amman
The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum
The Duke's Diwan
The Jordan Museum
The Jordan Museum
The Jordan Museum
University Museum
Visitor Centre
المدرج الروماني عمان m&h
المدرج الروماني عمان m&h
لجنة دعم المساجدوالمشاريع الخيرية
لجنة دعم المساجدوالمشاريع الخيرية
لجنة دعم المساجدوالمشاريع الخيرية
متحف السيارات الملكي m&h
متحف السيارات الملكي m&h

Libraries in As Salţ

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abdel Hameed Shoman Public Library0.0
Abdel Hameed Shoman Public Library0.0
Abdul hameed shoman library0.0
Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library0.0
Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library0.0
Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library0.0
Al Hassan Library0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Central Amman Library0.0
DEIAHL Amman0.0
DEIAHL Amman0.0
DEIAHL Amman0.0
Department of the national library0.0
Department of the national library0.0
Department of the national library0.0
Library and Publishing House0.0
Modern Montessori School (MMS)0.0
Modern Montessori School (MMS)0.0
New English School (NES)0.0
New English School (NES)0.0
New English School (NES)0.0
W.I.S.E Universitys' library0.0
W.I.S.E Universitys' library0.0
W.I.S.E Universitys' library0.0
المكتبة0.0
مكتبة ابو طوق0.0
مكتبة ابو طوق0.0

Farmers Markets in As Salţ

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Curve
Curve
Curve
Dukkan
Dukkan
MK
Souk Jara
Souk Jara
Souk Jara
Souq El-Khodra
Souq El-Khodra
Zink Supermarket
Zink Supermarket
اسواق الرنتيسي
اسواق الرنتيسي
السوق الشعبي
المؤسسة الاستهلاكية العسكرية
سوق الوحدات الشعبي
سوق الوحدات الشعبي
محامص الشعب
محامص الشعب

Restaurants in As Salţ

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alguerbal Restaurant
Beit Aziz
City Balcony
Hawa Beisan
مطعم فحم ولحم

Cafes in As Salţ

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akthams
ateyyat
Café
بيت جلعاد لشباب
كافيه الجبل

Monuments in As Salţ

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salt Türk Şehitliği

Castles in As Salţ

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

شارع ٦٠ السلط🎞

Bus Stations in As Salţ

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JO #643481209
موقف باصات السلالم

Gas Stations in As Salţ

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JO #2536144014
محطة وقود
محطة وقود - توتال

Banks in As Salţ

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capital Bank
my home
البنك الاهلي الاردني- بوابة السلط

Stadiums & Teams in As Salţ

TeamLeagueDivision
Amman International Stadium
Amman International Stadium
King Abdullah II Stadium
الهاشمي
ستاد الجامعة
ستاد الجامعة

Airports Near As Salţ

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Ramat David Air Base—Medium Airport
As Suwayda West Air Base—Small Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport—Small Airport
Azraq Highway Strip—Small Airport
Ein Shemer Airfield—Small Airport
Fiq Airfield—Small Airport
Highway H Highway Strip—Small Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport—Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Zarqa Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in As Salţ

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Hoffaz Clinics
Barakeh Medical Clinics
City Lab
City Lab
Dr. Ghassan Basheer Alami
Dr. Ghassan Basheer Alami
Dr. Hamadah Saleh Clinic
Dr. Hamadah Saleh Clinic
Jordan Red Crescent Psychosocial centre
Jordan Red Crescent Psychosocial centre
We Care Clinic
We Care Clinic
zakria abu khalaf
zakria abu khalaf
الخالدي بلازا
الخالدي بلازا
عيادة الدكتور ماهر
عيادة الدكتور ماهر
عيادة الدكتور معتصم اللطايفة -طبيب عيون
عيادة الدكتور معتصم اللطايفة -طبيب عيون
عيادة الدكتور معين فضة
عيادة الدكتور معين فضة
مركز الشريف للعيون
مركز الشريف للعيون
مركز النصر الصحي الشامل
مركز ديكارت الاستشاري للعيون
مركز ديكارت الاستشاري للعيون
مركز صحي وكالة الغوث النصر
مركز صحي وكالة الغوث النصر
مركز فحص الوافدين
مركز فحص الوافدين
مستودع ابو شيخة
مستودع ابو شيخة

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near As Salţ

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban HospitalityCultural2021

Churches & Religious Organizations in As Salţ

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Great Mosque of Salt
Haj Hamdi Mosque Alanis
Prophet Jadur Shrine
Prophet Jadur Shrine
Prophet Joshua Mosque
Saint George Orthodox Church
Salt Academy Schools
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد بركة العامرية
مسجد بلال بن رباح
مسجد زي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Amman
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)
Area
48.0 km² (18.5 mi²)
Website
salt.gov.jo
Twinned With
Inđija, Pazardzhik

Around As Salţ

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 8
Restaurants 6
Cafes 6
Bars 1
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Parks 9
Places of Worship 10

Things to See Near As Salţ

6 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Khirbet Gal'ad
  • • Qasr Al-Abd
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Hrhr
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • AL-rabeh
  • • Col de Dabouq
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Jubaiha Amusement City

🇯🇴 About Jordan

Capital Amman
Population 9,956,011
Area 92,300 km²
GDP (USD) $51,088,476,338
GDP per capita $4,466
HDI 0.736
Life expectancy 77.8 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 92.7%
Currency JOD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +962
TLD .jo
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near As Salţ

As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
Cultural · inscribed 2021
Built on three closely-spaced hills in the Balqa highland of west-central Jordan, the city of As-Salt, was an important trading link between the eastern desert and the west. During the last 60 years of the Ottoman period, the region prospered from the arrival ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About As Salţ

What is the population of As Salţ?

As Salţ has a population of 107,874 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 5,822 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in As Salţ?

As Salţ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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