Damascus, Dimashq
Damascus: This ancient city, situated in southwestern Syria, is the country's capital and a major cultural and religious center.
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Quick Facts about Damascus
| Population | 1,754,000 |
| Country | Nabataeans, Mamluk, Herodian dynasty, French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, Roman Empire, Abbasid Caliphate, Umayyad Caliphate, Syria, Seljuk Empire, Rashidun Caliphates, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire |
| State | Dimashq (Syria) |
| Phone Area Codes | 011 |
| Area | 105 km2 |
| Official name | دمشق |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.5000,36.3000 |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Altitude | 2,231 feet / 680 meters |
| Capital city | Damascus is capital of Umayyad Caliphate, Damascus Eyalet, Syria Vilayet, Damascus Governorate, Syria |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 23:26:53 (12th May 2026) |
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Geography
Damascus is located at 33°30'0"N 36°18'0"E (33.5, 36.3).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,711,000 | - | resident registration |
| 2011 | 1,754,000 | 2.45% | resident registration |
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