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‘Ayy

Karak, Jordan · Asia

About ‘Ayy

‘Ayy is worth a stop: 10 minutes from ‘Izrā, 19km from Wadi Ibn Hammad.

‘Ayy is a town located in Karak, Jordan. With a population of 7,340, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, ‘Ayy sits in Jordan. It's in the Asia/Amman time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add ‘Ayy to your route.

About ‘Ayy

'Ayy is one of the districts of Karak governorate, Jordan.

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Where is ‘Ayy located?

‘Ayy is located in Karak, Jordan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.1337 latitude, 35.6437 longitude.

What is the population of ‘Ayy?

‘Ayy has a population of approximately 7,340 people, making it a town in Jordan.

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Quick Information

Population
7,340
Continent
Asia
Country
Jordan
Region
Karak
Timezone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
31.1337, 35.6437

Tags

AsiaJordanKarakTown

Worth the detour from ‘Ayy

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

King's Highway

One of the world's oldest continuously used routes, winding 280 km from Madaba to Petra past Karak's crusader castle, Dana's cliffs and the mighty Wadi Mujib canyon.

8 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Wadi Ibn Hammad

A warm-spring canyon northwest of Karak where travertine walls drip with ferns and moss and the shallow stream is walked rather than followed on a path. Tropical in feel, and almost entirely visited by Jordanians.

19 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Dead Sea, Ein Bokek

The main beach and resort area on the Israeli shore of the Dead Sea, known for therapeutic mud baths and salt-crystal-covered shores.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Masada

An ancient Roman fortress atop an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, site of the last Jewish stand against Rome in 73 CE.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Wadi Mujib

Jordan's 'Grand Canyon': a deep gorge with thrilling canyoneering routes through slot canyons to the Dead Sea.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Dead Sea

Earth's lowest point on land at 430 meters below sea level, with water so salty that swimmers float effortlessly on the surface.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

A lush oasis of waterfalls, pools, and wildlife on the shores of the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert.

45 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Umm ar-Rasas

A Roman garrison turned Byzantine church town on the Madaba plateau, where the mosaic floor of St Stephen's, laid in 785 CE, maps fifteen cities from Jerusalem to Alexandria. A 15m stylite tower stands alone to the north.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near ‘Ayy

  • Right hereKing's HighwayOne of the world's oldest continuously used routes, winding 280 km from Madaba to Petra past Karak's crusader castle, Dana's cliffs and the mighty Wadi Mujib canyon.
  • 57 kmScorpions Ascent (Ma'ale Akrabim)A serpentine 1950s road built over an ancient Nabataean-Roman trade route, snaking down the Negev cliffs toward the Arava with dizzying desert switchbacks.
  • 61 kmDana to Petra TrailA spectacular multi-day hiking trail through Jordan's Great Rift Valley connecting Dana Nature Reserve to Petra through dramatic desert canyons.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near ‘Ayy.

‘Izrā

🇯🇴 Jordan

5 km awayPop. 22,756

Qīr Moāv

🇯🇴 Jordan

8 km awayPop. 22,581

Al Mazār al Janūbī

🇯🇴 Jordan

9 km awayPop. 9,383

Al Khinzīrah

🇯🇴 Jordan

10 km awayPop. 5,231

Karak City

🇯🇴 Jordan

12 km awayPop. 21,678

Adir

🇯🇴 Jordan

14 km awayPop. 4,441

Al Ḩusaynīyah

🇯🇴 Jordan

14 km away

Ar Rabbah

🇯🇴 Jordan

18 km awayPop. 4,229

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