Karak City Population 2026
Karak City has a population of 21,678, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇯🇴 Jordan, located in Karak. Roughly 0.2% of Jordan's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Amman, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,678
Rank in Jordan
#24
Coordinates
31.16°N, 35.76°E
~930 m elevation · Asia/Amman
Distance to capital (Amman)
90 km
56 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karak
Cities near Karak City
- Qīr Moāv22,581 people · ~6 km away
- ‘Izrā22,756 people · ~7 km away
- Safi15,200 people · ~32 km away
- Aţ Ţafīlah25,429 people · ~39 km away
- Mādabā82,335 people · ~61 km away
- Umm as Summāq18,274 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karak City?
Karak City has a population of 21,678 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Jordan.
What region is Karak City in?
Karak City is located in Karak, Jordan.
Is Karak City the capital of Jordan?
No, the capital of Jordan is Amman, about 90 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.