New 42-day free trialGet it now
Smarty
    • Jordan flag

    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

    Residential address example8 Al Dawha Street Al Yarmouk Amman 11151 JOR
    Address example with unitsFl 3 Um Uthaina Luxury Vista Bldg Arteerya Street Zahran Amman 11183 JOR
    Postal box exampleParliament 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.
    Single Address Verification ToolBulk Address Validation ToolInternational Street Address API

    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
    CC-BY 4.0 from worldbank.org

    Countries and territories related to Jordan

    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.
    AfghanistanArmeniaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBhutanBruneiCambodiaChinaHong KongIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIsraelJapanKazakhstanKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLebanonMacauMacauMalaysiaMaldivesMongoliaMyanmar/BurmaNepalOmanPakistanPalestinePhilippinesQatarRussiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSouth KoreaSri LankaSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTurkeyTurkmenistanUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesUzbekistanVietnamYemen
    *Data updated as of December 16, 2024

    What our customers are saying

    A woman in blue activewear seated and posing, and a man in a light green shirt and yellow shorts jumping beside her, both in a peach-colored room.
    We evaluated quite a few providers, and felt that Smarty was the right partner for us, given their user-friendly approach and robust support. It checked all of our boxes.
    Mel CummingsVP, Product Management & UX, Fabletics
    fabletics logo

    Ready to get started?

    Schedule Demo
    42-day Free Trial