Jordan topographic maps
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Amman
Amman is situated on the East Bank Plateau, an upland characterized by three major wadis which run through it. Originally, the city had been built on seven hills. Amman's terrain is typified by its mountains. The most important areas in the city are named after the hills or mountains they lie on. The area's…
Average elevation: 664 m
Tafilah
The governorate's economy depends in a good part on agriculture. The total area of fruit and olive farms in the governorate in 2008 was 42.210 km2, of which more than 31 km2 were of olive farms. The towns in the governorate are mostly located at elevations exceeding 1000m above sea level; the town of Rashadiya…
Average elevation: 752 m
At Tafila
Jordan > Tafilah > At Tafila Sub-District
The region's economy depends partially on agriculture. The towns in the governorate are mostly located at elevations exceeding 1000m above sea level, with Tafilah at 940m above sea level, and the governorate receives an average annual rainfall of 240 mm.
Average elevation: 1,078 m
Maan
Jordan > Maan > Ma'an Sub-District
Ma'an has a cold desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWk), with hot summers and mild to cold winters due to its high altitude (above 1000 meters). Rainfall is extremely rare with an average of 44 mm a year only.
Average elevation: 1,131 m
Wadi Rum desert
Jordan > Aqaba > Wadi Rum Village
The area is centered on the main valley of Wadi Rum. The highest elevation in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami at 1,840 m (6,040 ft) high (SRTM data states 1854 m), located 30 kilometres south of Wadi Rum village. It was first located by Difallah Ateeg, a Zalabia Bedouin from Rum. On a clear day, it is possible to…
Average elevation: 1,041 m
