Al-Karak

Al Karak is a city in Jordan, located within the Karak district in the Karak governorate, south of the capital, Amman, about 120 km away. It has a population of about 32,000. Its high mountains overlook the Dead Sea and the Southern Jordan Valley.

Al-Karak الكرك
City
The Kerak Castle
Nickname:  Qir of Moab
Al-Karak
Coordinates: 31°11′0″N 35°42′0″E
Grid position	216/065
Country	Jordan
Governorate	Karak Governorate
Area
• Metro	765 km2 (295 sq mi)
Elevation	930 m (3,051 ft)
Population  (2015)[1]
• City	32,216[2]
• Metro	351,169
Time zone	GMT +2
• Summer (DST)	+3
Area code	+(962)2