Az̧ Z̧ulayl Population 2026

Az̧ Z̧ulayl has a population of 50,931, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇯🇴 Jordan, located in Zarqa. Roughly 0.4% of Jordan's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Amman, the country's biggest city.

AmmanAz̧ Z̧ulayl
Location of Az̧ Z̧ulayl (capital Amman shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
50,931
Rank in Jordan
#16
Coordinates
32.12°N, 36.28°E
~572 m elevation · Asia/Amman
Distance to capital (Amman)
37 km
23 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zarqa

CityPopulationRank in Jordan
Zarqa792,665#2
Russeifa268,237#4

Cities near Az̧ Z̧ulayl

  • Zarqa792,665 people · ~19 km away
  • Russeifa268,237 people · ~25 km away
  • Mafraq57,118 people · ~26 km away
  • Amman1,275,857 people · ~37 km away
  • Al Jubayhah46,834 people · ~38 km away
  • Saḩāb40,241 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Az̧ Z̧ulayl?
Az̧ Z̧ulayl has a population of 50,931 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Jordan.
What region is Az̧ Z̧ulayl in?
Az̧ Z̧ulayl is located in Zarqa, Jordan.
Is Az̧ Z̧ulayl the capital of Jordan?
No, the capital of Jordan is Amman, about 37 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.

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