🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Aqaba:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Aqaba, a significant locality within Jordan, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Aqaba, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 29.52667 and longitude 35.00778, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 46 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 95,048 people, Aqaba holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 21. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as AQJ, Akaba, Akabe, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Aqaba are synchronized to the Asia/Amman timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

AQJ
Akaba
Akabe
Al-'Aqabah
Al-‘Aqabah
Aqaba
Qal`at el `Aqaba
`Aqaba
akaba
ya ke ba
Акаба
עקבה
العقبة
عقبه
アカバ
亞喀巴