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Yarqā
City in Balqa, Jordan
Overview
Yarqā is a small, welcoming town in the Balqa governorate of Jordan that offers travelers a glimpse into authentic Jordanian life away from the tourist crowds. Known for its tranquil setting amid rolling hills, Yarqā is the perfect base for exploring the scenic countryside and connecting with local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jordan
Governorate
Balqa
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
31.98°, 35.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$765
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$450
Cashless
35
English
35
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
47.5°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
265 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ADJ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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