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Ma'an

Ma’an, Jordan · Asia

About Ma'an

Ma'an sits on the route: 20 minutes from Ayl, 45km from Dana to Petra Trail.

Ma'an is a town located in Ma’an, Jordan. With a population of 50,350, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ma'an 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 Ma'an to your route.

About Ma'an

Ma'an (Arabic: مَعان, romanized: Maʿān) is a city in southern Jordan, 218 kilometres (135 mi) southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population was approximately 41,055 in 2015. Civilizations with the name of Ma'an have existed at least since the Nabatean period—the

Read more modern city is just northwest of the ancient town. The city is an important transport hub situated on the ancient King's Highway and also on the modern Desert Highway.

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Where is Ma'an located?

Ma'an is located in Ma’an, Jordan, Asia. The coordinates are 30.1962 latitude, 35.7341 longitude.

What is the population of Ma'an?

Ma'an has a population of approximately 50,350 people, making it a town in Jordan.

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Quick Information

Population
50,350
Continent
Asia
Country
Jordan
Region
Ma’an
Timezone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
30.1962, 35.7341

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Worth the detour from Ma'an

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Petra

Ancient Nabataean city carved into rose-red cliffs, famous for its elaborate rock-cut architecture.

31 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Ad Deir (The Monastery) at Petra

A massive 50-meter-wide rock-cut facade at the end of a mountain trail, even grander than Petra's more famous Treasury.

34 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)

A Nabataean satellite settlement 8km north of Petra, its narrow cold canyon lined with rock-cut triclinia and the Painted House, whose ceiling frescoes of vines and cupids are the best-surviving Nabataean painting anywhere.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Shobak Castle

The first Crusader fortress in Oultrejourdain, built by Baldwin I in 1115 on a lone hill above the King's Highway. A 375-step secret stairway drops through the rock to a spring far below.

41 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Dana to Petra Trail

A spectacular multi-day hiking trail through Jordan's Great Rift Valley connecting Dana Nature Reserve to Petra through dramatic desert canyons.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Dana Nature Reserve

Jordan's largest nature reserve spanning four bio-geographical zones from sandstone cliffs to desert wadis, with the ancient village of Dana on its edge.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ma'an

  • 45 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 Ma'an.

Ayl

🇯🇴 Jordan

19 km away

Adhruḩ

🇯🇴 Jordan

20 km away

Al Murayghah

🇯🇴 Jordan

23 km away

At-Taybeh

🇯🇴 Jordan

26 km awayPop. 4,265

Wādī Mūsá

🇯🇴 Jordan

28 km awayPop. 14,000

Ash Shawbak

🇯🇴 Jordan

39 km awayPop. 50

Ash-Shūbak

🇯🇴 Jordan

40 km awayPop. 4,275

Al Jafr

🇯🇴 Jordan

45 km awayPop. 3,557

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