Cities in crises consultations: Mafraq, Jordan

Located in Jordan’s Mafraq Governorate, adjacent to the border with Syria, Mafraq city has seen a substantial population
increase since the start of the Syria crisis. As of March 2016, Mafraq city and surrounding communities host 77,215
refugees from Syria, while an additional 79,648 reside in Za’atari refugee camp, 10km to the east. This report draws upon
key findings from the consultation in Mafraq to provide an overview of the crisis response and key challenges, and to offer
recommendations for future responses to urban crises.