Damascus, Virginia
Damascus: town in Virginia, United States
About
Damascus is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 814 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 775 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Damascus
| Population | 775 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Different from | Damascus |
| Postal code | 24236 |
| Phone Area Codes | 276 |
| Area | 2.13 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6337,-81.7837 |
| Altitude | 1,952 feet / 595 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:22:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 363 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Damascus is located at 36°38'1"N 81°47'1"W (36.6337300, -81.7837300).
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Official website of Damascus
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Damascus decreased by 5.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 814 | - | census |
| 2011 | 802 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 801 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 798 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 796 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 789 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 788 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 783 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 781 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 775 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 775 | 0% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Damascus
1Damascus Town Park
Damascus, VA 24236, United States View details
Phone: +12764753831 | Website available
2Green Cove Station
23438-23450 Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, Damascus, VA 24236, United States View details
3Straight Branch Trailhead of Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Jeb Stuart Hwy, Damascus, VA 24236, United States View details
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4Beaverdam Creek Park
Beaver View Dr, Damascus, VA 24236, United States View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Damascus, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232025 | Emory & Henry College | Emory (VA) | 24327-0947 |
| 233903 | Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon (VA) | 24212-0828 |
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
| 233648 | Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
| 461139 | Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679-9657 |
Closest post offices linked to Damascus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Damascu Post Office | Damascus (VA) | 24236 |
| Emory Post Office | Emory (VA) | 24327 |
| Meadowview Post Office | Meadowview (VA) | 24361 |
| Glade Spring Post Office | Glade Spring (VA) | 24340 |
| Shady Valley Post Office | Shady Valley (TN) | 37688 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Damascus, Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 3,622 people.
- Damascus, Ohio census-designated place in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,733 people.
- Damascus, Arkansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 384 people.
- Damascus, Georgia city in Early County, Georgia, United States with a population of 223 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 7,856 | City in Virginia, USA |
| Glade Spring | 1,402 | Town of the United States |