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Jordan address format & examples

How to write a Jordanian address

From the breathtaking ruins of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, to Amman's bustling markets and modern skyline, Jordan is a land of contrasts and adventure. Whether you're mailing a postcard to someone floating in the Dead Sea or sending a package to the vibrant city of Aqaba by the Red Sea, knowing the proper Jordan address format is crucial to ensure your mail reaches its destination. We’ve gathered the right tools and a Jordanian address example to guide you in navigating the unique mailing system of this fascinating country.

Smarty is your go-to resource for professional-grade location data. Simply enter any address, and it’ll be returned formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can explore the wonders of Wadi Rum. Using the correct Jordan address format ensures your mail arrives without hassle. Here's a guide on how to write a Jordanian address:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name.
  2. Building number and street - List one after the other without separating punctuation like commas or hyphens.
  3. The local area - The area the address is located in.
  4. City and postal code - The city and five-digit postal code together, only separated by a space.
  5. Country - This is often shortened to JOR.
Jordan address example

Jordan address examples

Postal box example

Parliament Street

PO Box 930167

Housing Bank Complex 11193

JOR

Smarty address validation tools

Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Jordan addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Jordanian address with our tools.
Use the Single Address Verification Tool to verify and format 1 address at a time, the Bulk Address Validation Tool to verify and format a list addresses simultaneously, or use the International Street Address API to integrate address validation and formatting programmatically into your software systems and workflows.

Postal information

Jordan's national postal system, "Jordan Post," was established in 1921. As of recent data, Jordan Post services approximately 2,369 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Jordan. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
12 governorates
Administration area names and abbreviations

Amman - AM

Irbid - IR

Zarqa - ZA

Balqa - BA

Mafraq - MA

Madaba - MD

Karak - KR

Tafilah - TA

Ma'an - MN

Aqaba - AQ

Jerash - JE

Ajloun - AJ

Term to describe postal codes
postal code
Postal code in language
الرمز البريدي
Postal code format
99999
Postal service provider and website

Country information

Need more guidance on address formats for Jordan? We've got all the details, including postal zones, ISO codes, and more, to ensure your mail reaches Amman, Irbid, or any part of the country. Stick to the correct Jordan address format for reliable and timely deliveries!

Country/territory name
Jordan
ISO3
JOR
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
JO
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
JOR
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
400
Endonym
الأردن (Al-Urdunn)
Total land area
89,342 KM²
Capital
Amman
Other major cities
Zarqa, Irbid, Russeifa

Population information

Total population
11,337,052 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
91% / 9%
Urban population
10,316,717
Rural population
1,020,335
Official language
Arabic
All languages spoken
Arabic, English
Most commonly used postal language
Arabic
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Now that you've seen our Jordanian address examples and have become a wizard at Jordan address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Explore our detailed guides for related countries and territories to see how their address formats and examples vary.
Visit the global address formats page or Asia address formats page for more information on all the other countries and territories we cover. You can also read or read our article about international address verification to learn more.
*Data Updated As of January 01, 2024

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