Aqaba Population 2026
Aqaba has a population of 95,048, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇯🇴 Jordan, located in Aqaba. Roughly 0.8% of Jordan's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Amman, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,048
Rank in Jordan
#11
Coordinates
29.53°N, 35.01°E
~46 m elevation · Asia/Amman
Distance to capital (Amman)
285 km
177 miles, straight line
Cities near Aqaba
- Ma'an50,350 people · ~102 km away
- Aţ Ţafīlah25,429 people · ~157 km away
- Safi15,200 people · ~173 km away
- ‘Izrā22,756 people · ~193 km away
- Qīr Moāv22,581 people · ~196 km away
- Karak City21,678 people · ~196 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aqaba?
Aqaba has a population of 95,048 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Jordan.
What region is Aqaba in?
Aqaba is located in Aqaba, Jordan.
Is Aqaba the capital of Jordan?
No, the capital of Jordan is Amman, about 285 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.