Jordan, by governorate
Select a governorate on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
7 facilities
| Al-Juweidah Correction and Rehabilitation Centre | Prison | Na'urAmman |
| Impel Down | Prison | Amman |
| Marka Correctional and Rehabilation Center | Prison | SahabAmman |
| Muwaqqar | Prison | Al-MuwaqqarAmman |
| Qafqafa Correction and Rehabilitation Center | Prison | JerashIrbid |
| Suwaqa Correctional and Rehabilitation Center | Prison | Al-JizahAmman |
| Zarqa Correctional and Rehabilitation Center | Prison | Az-ZarqaZarqa |
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Jordan?
The atlas lists 7 prisons, jails and detention centres in Jordan, including 7 prisons.
How many police stations are in Jordan?
88 police units are listed for Jordan: 86 police stations, 1 gendarmerie and 1 border police.
Can I look up a prisoner in Jordan?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Jordan. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which governorate has the most facilities?
Amman, with 5 prisons and jails and 27 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.
How is Jordan divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Jordan by governorate, following official administrative boundaries; 12 governorates currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the governorate where it is located; Amman is the largest by number of entries.
How do I contact the police in Jordan?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 88 police units here. Open a governorate to see the units in each area.