Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.6M
Population
105 km2
Area
15 Mbps
Internet
UTC+03:00
Timezone
DAM (24km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Damascus is a capital city in Syria with a population of 1.6M. Internet speeds average 15 Mbps download. The city has 5,277 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Syria
Region
Western Asia
Population
1.6M
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Language
Arabic
Status
Capital City
Airport
DAM
GPS
33.51, 36.29
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 15 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Connections
Damascus has 24 sister cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,569,394
INFRASTRUCTURE
5,277 total POIs 50.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
458
Cafes
167
Bars
43
Fast Food
203
Shopping
Supermarkets
255
Convenience
27
Shopping Malls
33
Healthcare
Hospitals
112
Clinics
167
Pharmacies
459
Education
Schools
759
Universities
43
Libraries
25
Recreation
Parks
549
Playgrounds
20
Sports
244
Cinemas
9
Museums
11
Theatres
6
Transport
Bus Stops
48
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
96
Services
Banks
93
ATMs
32
Post Offices
11
Police
50
Fire Stations
10
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
15 Mbps
Download
8 Mbps
Upload
59ms
Latency
153,059
Tests
31,161
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - May
10°
J
12°
F
15°
M
20°
A
25°
M
29°
J
30°
J
29°
A
25°
S
20°
O
15°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 20.2 C Range: 10.2 - 30.2 C Rain: 109 mm/year Sunshine: 3,949 h/year
CITY SCORES
89.0
Nomad Index
A
Livability
50.0
Culture
68.6
Overall
AIRPORT
DAM
Damascus International Airport
24 km from center
~43 min ride
FUN FACTS
Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria.
It is the oldest capital city in the world.
Nestled among the eastern foothills of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range 80 kilometres (50 mi) inland from the eastern shore of the Mediterranean on a plateau 680 metres (2,230 ft) above sea level, Damascus experiences an arid climate because of the rain shadow effect.
The Barada River flows through Damascus.
Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Damascus known for?
Damascus is a city in Syria. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Damascus?
Damascus has an average download speed of 15 Mbps and upload speed of 8 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Damascus?
Damascus has an average year-round temperature of approximately 20.2 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Damascus?
Damascus is served by DAM (Damascus International Airport), approximately 24 km from the city center.
What is the population of Damascus?
The population of Damascus is approximately 1.6M.
What infrastructure does Damascus have?
Damascus has 5,277 mapped points of interest, including 458 restaurants, 112 hospitals, 759 schools.
What country is Damascus in?
Damascus is located in Syria.