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Petra
City in Ma'an, Jordan
Overview
Petra, situated in Ma'an, Jordan, is one of the world's most iconic archaeological cities, famed for its rock-cut architecture and dramatic red-hued landscapes. Most visitors stay in nearby Wadi Musa to explore the ancient Nabataean city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jordan
Governorate
Ma'an
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
30.32°, 35.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,080
Local Cost
$630
Local Income
$420
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
7.6°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
162 mm
Internet Speed
117 Mbps
Upload
116 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
EIY
Distance
42 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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