Mafraq Governorate
Mafraq (Arabic: محافظة المفرق Muhāfaẓat al-Mafraq, local dialects Mafrag or Mafra' ) is one of the governorates of Jordan, located to the north-east of Amman, capital of Jordan. It has a population of 287,300 (2010 estimate) making up 4.5% of Jordan's population. Its capital is Mafraq, which is known for its military bases.
Mafraq Governorate
محافظة المفرق | |
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Mafraq Governorate | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Capital | Mafraq |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Saleem Rawahneh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26,551 km2 (10,251 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 300,300 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Area code | +(962)2 |
| Urban | 39.2% |
| Rural | 60.8% |
| HDI (2017) | 0.711 high · 10th |
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