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‘Izrā

Karak, Jordan · Asia

About ‘Izrā

‘Izrā is worth a stop: 10 minutes from ‘Ayy, 17km from Wadi Ibn Hammad.

‘Izrā is a town located in Karak, Jordan. With a population of 22,756, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, ‘Izrā 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 ‘Izrā to your route.

About ‘Izrā

Kerak Castle (Arabic: قلعة الكرك, romanized: Qal'at al-Karak) is a large medieval castle located in al-Karak, Jordan. It is one of the largest castles in the Levant. Construction began in the 1140s, under Pagan and Fulk, King of Jerusalem. The Crusaders called it Crac des Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is referred

Read more to in history books. It was also colloquially referred to as Krak of the Desert.

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Where is ‘Izrā located?

‘Izrā is located in Karak, Jordan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.1589 latitude, 35.6928 longitude.

What is the population of ‘Izrā?

‘Izrā has a population of approximately 22,756 people, making it a town in Jordan.

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Quick Information

Population
22,756
Continent
Asia
Country
Jordan
Region
Karak
Timezone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
31.1589, 35.6928

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Worth the detour from ‘Izrā

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.

3 km · about 5 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.

17 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Wadi Mujib

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

35 km · about 40 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.

37 km · about 40 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.

42 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.

44 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

Driving roads near ‘Izrā

  • 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.
  • 62 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.
  • 65 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 ‘Izrā.

Qīr Moāv

🇯🇴 Jordan

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‘Ayy

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5 km awayPop. 7,340

Karak City

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7 km awayPop. 21,678

Adir

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8 km awayPop. 4,441

Al Mazār al Janūbī

🇯🇴 Jordan

10 km awayPop. 9,383

Ar Rabbah

🇯🇴 Jordan

13 km awayPop. 4,229

Al Khinzīrah

🇯🇴 Jordan

15 km awayPop. 5,231

Al Ḩusaynīyah

🇯🇴 Jordan

15 km away

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