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Mādabā
City in Madaba, Jordan
Overview
Mādabā, often called the 'City of Mosaics', is renowned for its stunning Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, ancient churches, and welcoming atmosphere. Located just southwest of Amman, it provides a charming mix of history, local culture, and easygoing Jordanian hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jordan
Governorate
Madaba
Population
82,335
Time Zone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
31.72°, 35.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$860
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$480
Cashless
40
English
40
Temperature
22.1°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
13.4°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
187 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
98 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AMM
Distance
19 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 92 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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