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Mādabā, Jordan
Madaba · Jordan
Mādabā is a mid-size city in Madaba, Jordan with a population of 82,335. Elevation: 2,592 ft (790 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mādabā
كنيسة ومزار قطع رأس يوحنا المعمدان أو دير اللاتين في مادبا هي كنيسة لاتينية كاثوليكية تقع وسط مدينة مادبا في الأردن. تُعد أحد أهم وأقدم كنائس المدينة، حيث تم تأسيسها عام 1883.
People
Climate
| Population | 82,335 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7160°, 35.7939° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Madaba |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.3 inches (287 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mādabā
Mādabā is a mid-size city in Jordan (Madaba) with a population of 82,335. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet (790 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.
Climate in Mādabā
Mādabā has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 170 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Area | 15,227.9 sq mi (39,440.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7160°N, 35.7939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 145 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 23 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 145 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 42 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 42 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in |
Mādabā has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Mādabā
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 Mādabā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Park of madaba virgin mary church | ||||
| Beit Shkair | ||||
| Beit Shkair | ||||
| Beit Shkair | ||||
| Burnt Palace | ||||
| Coin museum | ||||
| Coin museum | ||||
| Coin museum | ||||
| Dead Sea Panoramic Complex | ||||
| Greek Orthodox museum | ||||
| Islamic Museum | ||||
| Islamic Museum | ||||
| Islamic 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 | ||||
| Madaba Archeological Museum | ||||
| Museum of Parliamentary Life | ||||
| Museum of Parliamentary Life | ||||
| Museum of Parliamentary Life | ||||
| Museum of Popular Traditions | ||||
| Royal tank museum | ||||
| Saint John the Baptist Church Museum | ||||
| signs of Amman | ||||
| signs of Amman | ||||
| signs of Amman | ||||
| The Duke's Diwan | ||||
| The Jordan Museum | ||||
| The Jordan Museum | ||||
| The Jordan Museum | ||||
| المدرج الروماني عمان m&h | ||||
| المدرج الروماني عمان m&h |
Libraries in Mādabā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdel Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdel Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul hameed shoman library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Amman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| GJU Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو طوق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو طوق | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mādabā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK | |||||
| Souk Jara | |||||
| Souk Jara | |||||
| Souk Jara | |||||
| Souq El-Khodra | |||||
| Souq El-Khodra | |||||
| اسواق الرنتيسي | |||||
| اسواق الرنتيسي | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| سوق الوحدات الشعبي | |||||
| سوق الوحدات الشعبي | |||||
| محامص الشعب | |||||
| محامص الشعب |
Hotels in Mādabā
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mādabā
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mādabā
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mādabā
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mādabā
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mādabā
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mādabā
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mādabā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| King Abdullah II Stadium |
Airports Near Mādabā
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Al Qatranah Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Arad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mādabā
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jo Post |
Treatment Centers in Mādabā
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hoffaz Clinics | ||
| City Lab | ||
| City Lab | ||
| Dr. Ghassan Basheer Alami | ||
| Dr. Ghassan Basheer Alami | ||
| الخالدي بلازا | ||
| الخالدي بلازا | ||
| عيادة الدكتور معين فضة | ||
| عيادة الدكتور معين فضة | ||
| مركز الشريف للعيون | ||
| مركز الشريف للعيون | ||
| مركز النصر الصحي الشامل | ||
| مركز صحي وكالة الغوث النصر | ||
| مركز صحي وكالة الغوث النصر |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mādabā
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Apostoles | |
| Saint George Church | |
| Shrine of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist | |
| مسجد زيد بن حارثة |
Quick Facts
Around Mādabā
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mādabā
19 places within 15 km
- • Archaeological Park of madaba virgin mary church
- • Burnt Palace
- • Church of Deacon Thomas
- • Khirbet el Mekhayat
- • Qasr al-Qastal
- + 9 more
- • Ayun ed Dib
- • Ayun ed Dib
- • Iron Age Fortification Wall on West Acropolis
- • Knaiseh Church
- • Belltower View
🇯🇴 About Jordan
Frequently Asked Questions About Mādabā
What is the population of Mādabā?
Mādabā has a population of 82,335 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 15,227.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mādabā?
Mādabā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches.