Zarqa, Industrial city in northeast Jordan
Located 20 kilometers northeast of Amman, Zarqa extends across 60 square kilometers at an elevation of 619 meters above sea level.
The establishment of Zarqa dates back to 1902 when Chechen immigrants settled along the Zarqa River during conflicts between Ottoman and Russian empires.
The population of Zarqa combines three distinct ethnic groups - Bedouin, Chechen, and Druze - each maintaining their specific traditions and customs.
Zarqa features direct bus connections to major destinations, with the Amman-Marka International Airport situated less than 14 kilometers from the center.
The industrial center of Zarqa contains 50 percent of all factories in Jordan, making it the manufacturing core of the nation.
Location: Zarqa Governorate
Inception: 1902
Elevation above the sea: 619 m
Website: https://www.zm.gov.jo/ar
Website: https://zm.gov.jo/ar
GPS coordinates: 32.06684,36.08858
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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