Azraq, Jordan

Azraq (Arabic: الأزرق meaning "blue") is a small town in Zarqa Governorate in central-eastern Jordan, 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Amman. The population of Azraq was 9,021 in 2004. The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is located in Azraq.

Azraq
الأزرق
Town
Ruins of Azraq Castle and a street in Azraq
Azraq
Location in Jordan
Coordinates: 31°50′03″N 36°48′54″E
Country Jordan
GovernorateZarqa
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  MayorKamal Ata
Elevation
525 m (1,722 ft)
Population
 (2004)
  Total14,800
Time zoneUTC+2 (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (UTC+3)
Area code+(962)5
AirportsMuwaffaq Salti Airbase
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