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Qīr Moāv

Ma’an, Jordan · Asia

About Qīr Moāv

Qīr Moāv is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Adir, 15km from Wadi Ibn Hammad.

Qīr Moāv is a town located in Ma’an, Jordan. With a population of 22,581, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Qīr Moāv 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 Qīr Moāv to your route.

About Qīr Moāv

Al-Karak (Arabic: الكرك), in English sources often simply Karak, is a city in Jordan known for its medieval Kerak Castle, which is one of the three largest in the region, the other two being in Syria. Al-Karak is the capital city of the Karak Governorate. Al-Karak lies 140 kilometres (87 mi) to the south of Amman on

Read more the ancient King's Highway. It is situated on a hilltop about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level and is surrounded on three sides by a valley. Al-Karak has a view of the Dead Sea. A city of about 32,216 people (2005) was formed around castle. The town is built on a triangular plateau with the castle at its narrow southern tip.

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Where is Qīr Moāv located?

Qīr Moāv is located in Ma’an, Jordan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.1825 latitude, 35.7000 longitude.

What is the population of Qīr Moāv?

Qīr Moāv has a population of approximately 22,581 people, making it a town in Jordan.

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Quick Information

Population
22,581
Continent
Asia
Country
Jordan
Region
Ma’an
Timezone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
31.1825, 35.7000

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Worth the detour from Qīr Moāv

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.

1 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

32 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.

33 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.

36 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 45 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Qīr Moāv

  • 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.
  • 64 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.
  • 67 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 Qīr Moāv.

‘Izrā

🇯🇴 Jordan

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Adir

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6 km awayPop. 4,441

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🇯🇴 Jordan

6 km awayPop. 21,678

‘Ayy

🇯🇴 Jordan

8 km awayPop. 7,340

Ar Rabbah

🇯🇴 Jordan

10 km awayPop. 4,229

Al Mazār al Janūbī

🇯🇴 Jordan

13 km awayPop. 9,383

Al Qaşr

🇯🇴 Jordan

15 km awayPop. 3,840

Şarfā

🇯🇴 Jordan

17 km awayPop. 4,873

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