Karak Governorate
Karak (Arabic: الكرك) is one of the governorates of Jordan, located south-west of Amman, Jordan's capital. Its capital is Al-Karak. It s bordered by Madaba and the Capital governorates to the north, Ma'an Governorate to the east, Tafilah Governorate to the south, and the Dead Sea to the west.
Karak Governorate
محافظة الكرك | |
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Karak Governorate within Jordan. | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Capital | Al Karak |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mohammed Maaitah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,495 km2 (1,349 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 249,100 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Area code | +(962)3 |
| HDI (2021) | 0.729 high · 2nd of 12 |
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