Umm Shajarah
in Madaba Governorate, Jordan

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.538 and 35.773 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 32' 18" and E 35° 46' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - JOD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:23 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 4:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jordan in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jordan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jordan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Umm Shajarah

Umm Shajarah in Madaba Governorate is a city in Jordan about 31 mi (or 49 km) south of Amman, the country's capital city.

Local time in Umm Shajarah is now 10:23 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Amman with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Umm Shajarah, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Jordan is Queen Alia International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Jordan is Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), East.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dhiban, Mulayh, Al `Arid, Al Mughayyir and Ma`in. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 1st of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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scorpions of Jordan

Published: March 24, 2011
Length: 32:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Abdullah Qunish

scorpions in Jordan ... wadi mosa & alhesha.. it took me about 5 minutes to collected 10 scorpions . . .


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Published: February 10, 2011
Length: 32:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wandering Sands

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Published: May 20, 2014
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zahi Shaked. Israeli tour guide צחי שקד. מורה

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Published: December 24, 2009
Length: 38:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Carla D

Mayorga family Jordan holidays 2009.


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Published: October 11, 2008
Length: 55:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JoseandSue

Walking through some of Jordans most spectacular Wadi's.


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Published: April 16, 2009
Length: 44:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lanamhiary

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Published: September 10, 2011
Length: 28:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HabariSalam

Entre Kerak et Madaba, en remontant vers le Nord, deux beaux sites. Le Canyon du Wadi Mujib. WIKIPEDIA : Um er-Rasas (arabe : ʾumm ar-raṣāṣ, أم الرصاص, « mère du plomb »),...


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Published: May 01, 2011
Length: 05:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: September 30, 2018
Length: 35:57 min
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My Quik Video.


Wadi Mujib

Published: June 18, 2018
Length: 46:25 min
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Author: AA ron U

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dhiban, Jordan

Dhiban is a Jordanian town located in Madaba Governorate, approximately 70 kilometers south of Amman and east of the Dead Sea. Previously nomadic, the modern community settled the town in the 1950s. Today, Dhiban is approximately 15000 members strong, with many working in the army, government agencies, or in seasonal agricultural production. A number of young people study in nearby universities in Karak, Madaba, and Amman. Most inhabitants practice Islam.

Located at 31.5, 35.7833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Madaba Governorate, Moab, Archaeological sites in Jordan, Former populated places in Southwest Asia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Umm Shajarah, ام شجرة