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Qafqafā, Jordan
Jerash · Jordan
Qafqafā is a small town in Jerash, Jordan with a population of 4,402. Elevation: 3,274 ft (998 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Qafqafā
قفقفا منطقة سكنية تقع في لواء قصبة جرش، محافظة جرش في الأردن. تنتمي المنطقة لقضاء جرش الذي يضم 39 منطقة. يقدر عدد سكانها بـ 5711 نسمة حسب إحصاء 2015.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,402 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3485°, 35.9386° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Jerash |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.4 inches (392 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Qafqafā
Qafqafā is a small town in Jordan (Jerash) with a population of 4,402. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet (998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.
Climate in Qafqafā
Qafqafā has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 136 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 269.2 sq mi (697.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3485°N, 35.9386°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 83 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 83 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 128 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 114 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in |
Qafqafā has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Qafqafā
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسه اسد بن الفرات | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Qafqafā
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 Qafqafā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Irbid Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Irbid Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Jerash Museum | ||||
| Visitor Centre | ||||
| علية الباشا | ||||
| متحف الحيوانات | ||||
| متحف الحيوانات |
Libraries in Qafqafā
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| الهدف | 0.0 | |||||
| الهدف | 0.0 | |||||
| عمارة مهدي الطوافشه | 0.0 | |||||
| عمارة مهدي الطوافشه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الجامعة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الحسين بن طلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العلاء | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العميد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جديتا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبه الهارون | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Qafqafā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Farmers' Market | |||||
| Irbid Flea Market | |||||
| ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان | |||||
| ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان | |||||
| اسواق السلام | |||||
| اسواق السلام | |||||
| اسواق مكة | |||||
| بيع خضار | |||||
| سوبر ماركت | |||||
| عامر مول | |||||
| محل خلويات | |||||
| ميني سو | |||||
| ميني سو | |||||
| ميني ماركت محمود | |||||
| ميني ماركت محمود |
Gas Stations in Qafqafā
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Qafqafā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hassan Stadium | ||
| Almalab Albaladi | ||
| Prince Mohammed Stadium |
Airports Near Qafqafā
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | - | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | - | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Qafqafā
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Asad Medical Complex | ||
| Khaledi Dentist | ||
| Mecca Pharmacy | ||
| Qassem Alshalbi sons | ||
| white pearl dental center | ||
| Yarmouk University health center | ||
| اطباء بلا حدود | ||
| الدكتور مظهر نايف الصقور | ||
| المركز الصحي | ||
| د.سارة الرواشدة | ||
| د.عادل المومني | ||
| مجمع لامار الطبي التجميل |
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What is the population of Qafqafā?
Qafqafā has a population of 4,402 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 269.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qafqafā?
Qafqafā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.