Jordan Valley

The Jordan Valley is a geological depression that extends about 105 kilometers from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, forming the natural border between Israel and Jordan. The Jordan River connects these two water bodies and flows through the lowest inhabited area on Earth.

The valley experienced major population shifts after 1967, when the number of residents on the Jordanian side dropped from 60,000 to around 5,000. This dramatic change shaped the demographic makeup of the region for decades to come.

The valley serves as a migration corridor where millions of birds travel between Europe, Asia, and Africa each year. These seasonal movements link the region to distant continents and give it global ecological importance.

The region is defined by two major water bodies connected by a river, with rainfall occurring mainly between October and May. Visitors should account for lower water levels during the dry months and higher humidity near the water bodies.

The valley is not only a geographic boundary but also one of the lowest inhabited places on Earth, with elevations far below sea level. This extreme geography creates conditions that are difficult to find anywhere else in the world.

Part of: Jordan Rift Valley, Land of Israel

GPS coordinates: 32.31722,35.57000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:22