Mādabā Population 2026
Mādabā has a population of 82,335, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇯🇴 Jordan, located in Madaba. Roughly 0.7% of Jordan's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Amman, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,335
Rank in Jordan
#14
Coordinates
31.72°N, 35.79°E
~790 m elevation · Asia/Amman
Distance to capital (Amman)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Cities near Mādabā
- Umm as Summāq18,274 people · ~20 km away
- Marj Al Hamam82,788 people · ~21 km away
- Khuraybat as Sūq186,158 people · ~22 km away
- Saḩāb40,241 people · ~26 km away
- Wādī as Sīr181,212 people · ~27 km away
- Māḩiş17,754 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mādabā?
Mādabā has a population of 82,335 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Jordan.
What region is Mādabā in?
Mādabā is located in Madaba, Jordan.
Is Mādabā the capital of Jordan?
No, the capital of Jordan is Amman, about 30 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.