Damascus, Maryland | |
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 Location of Damascus, Maryland | |
| Coordinates: 39°15′18″N 77°11′43″W / 39.25500°N 77.19528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Named for | Damascus, Syria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.27 sq mi (36.95 km2) |
| • Land | 14.24 sq mi (36.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,224 |
| • Density | 1,209.30/sq mi (466.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 20872 |
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-21475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389391[2] |
Damascus is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. In the early 20th century, there existed an incorporated municipality lasting a quarter century. It had a population of 17,224 as of the 2020 census.[3] Damascus is located at the intersection of two major roads in upper Montgomery County: Ridge Road (currently Rt. 27) and Damascus Road (currently Rt. 108).
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Damascus, Maryland
- ^ "QuickFacts: Damascus CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2021.