Aqaba Governorate
Aqaba (Arabic: العقبة al-ʻAqabah) is one of the governorates of Jordan, located south of Amman, capital of Jordan. Its capital is Aqaba. It is the fourth largest governorate in Jordan by area and is ranked 10th by population.
Aqaba Governorate
محافظة العقبة | |
|---|---|
The city port of Aqaba | |
Location of Aqaba Governorate in Jordan | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Capital | Aqaba |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Fawaz Irshaidat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,905 km2 (2,666 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 139,200 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Area code | +(962)3 |
| Urban | 86% |
| Rural | 14% |
| HDI (2021) | 0.721 high · 3rd of 12 |
Aqaba, the port at the Red Sea, plays an important role in the economic life of Jordan. Two of Jordan's top three tourist destinations lie in Aqaba Governorate, Wadi Rum, and the port city of Aqaba. The port is Jordan's most important import/export hub. The industrial port lies about 15 km to the south from the beaches and the Aqaba city center.
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