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Jerash, Jordan – Jordan Flag

Current Date And Time In Jerash, Jordan

Saturday, 20 June 2026
15:10:16 EEST
Capital: Jerash
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 267,000
Area: 409.80 km²
State Code: JA

States Near To Jerash


Find states and regions closest to Jerash in Jordan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Jordan and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Jordan

📍 Jerash Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Jerash from our regional database:

Capital CityJerash
Total Population267,000
Land Area410 km²
Population Density651.20 / km²
Center Latitude32.2747° N
Center Longitude35.8961° E
Average Elevation562 m (1,845 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ajloun Ajloun9 mi15 km8 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mafraq Mafraq18 mi30 km16 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Zarqa Zarqa19 mi30 km16 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Balqa Balqa19 mi31 km17 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Irbid Irbid20 mi32 km17 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Amman Amman22 mi36 km19 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Daraa Daraa27 mi44 km24 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Madaba Madaba39 mi63 km34 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of West Bank West Bank41 mi67 km36 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Judea and Samaria Area Judea and Samaria Area48 mi77 km42 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Jerash


Explore countries nearest to Jerash by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Jerash supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Israel Israel88 mi142 km77 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory112 mi180 km97 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon227 mi365 km197 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Syria Syria333 mi535 km289 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus354 mi569 km307 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Jerash. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Jerash (You)Jordan267,000410651.20
AjlounJordan195,0004464.30
MafraqJordan622,00026,55123.40
ZarqaJordan1,540,0004,761323.50
BalqaJordan564,0001,120504.00
IrbidJordan2,003,0001,5721,235.70
AmmanJordan4,536,0007,579598.50
DaraaSyria3,730
MadabaJordan219,000940109.10
West BankPalestinian Territory3,101,0005,860548.32
SuwaydaSyria5,550

🏆 Jordan State Rankings

How does Jerash rank within Jordan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Jerash appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Amman4,536,000
Irbid2,003,000
Zarqa1,540,000
Mafraq622,000
Balqa564,000
Karak374,000
Jerash ⭐267,000
Madaba219,000
Aqaba203,000
Ajloun195,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Ma’an33,832
Mafraq26,551
Amman7,579
Aqaba6,900
Zarqa4,761
Karak3,217
Tafielah2,114
Irbid1,572
Balqa1,120
Madaba940

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Irbid1,235.70
Jerash ⭐651.20
Amman598.50
Balqa504.00
Ajloun464.30
Zarqa323.50
Madaba109.10
Karak107.00
Tafielah48.90
Aqaba30.80
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Jerash, Jordan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Jerash is a state or region within Jordan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Jerash is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Jerash to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Jerash to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Jordan — see Jordan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Jerash

This page also lists countries nearest to Jerash by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Jordan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Jerash using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Jerash.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Jerash to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Jordan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Jerash MapView the Jerash satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in JerashExplore all cities and towns in Jerash for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Jordan Country DataGet complete Jordan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Jerash

How is the distance from Jerash to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Jerash map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Jerash mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Jerash to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Jerash in Jordan?

See the States Near To Jerash table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Jerash below the states table, or compare all Jordan states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Jordan?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Jordan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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