Douma
A city in Syria's Ghouta region just northeast of Damascus, Douma traces its origins to the Aramaic era and holds a substantial concentration of mosques — more than eighty, including several of historic standing, with the Grand Mosque among the most prominent. Archaeological sites and historic buildings are scattered through the centre. As the administrative capital of Rif Dimashq Governorate, it is also the largest city in the Damascus countryside.
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- Population111,864
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
Douma: quick answers
Where is Douma?
Douma is in Syria, about 91 km56 miles in a straight line from Beirut.
How do you get to Douma?
The nearest airport is Damascus (DAM), about 51 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Douma?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C42°F. The wettest month is January, with about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Douma?
OpenStreetMap lists 40 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Douma?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Harasta, Bab Sharqi and Qatana.