Damascus
Damascus appears in 7 rankings on this site. Its highest places: #5 of 300 in founded; #19 of 639 in population density; #90 of 484 in elevation.
Key facts
- Country
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Population
- 2,685,360 people (2024)
- Area
- 105 km²
- Density
- 25,575 people per km²
- Elevation
- 680 m
- Founded
- 2000 BCE
- Coordinates
- 33.51° N, 36.29° E
Every ranking Damascus appears in
Cities
| Ranking | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Founded year (oldest cities) | 5 of 300 | 2000 BCE |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population density | 19 of 639 | 25,575 people per km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Elevation | 90 of 484 | 680 m above sea level |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Latitude (northernmost cities) | 241 of 653 | 33.51° |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population (city proper) | 301 of 653 | 2.69 million people |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Sea-level elevation (lowest cities) | 395 of 484 | 680 m above sea level |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Land area | 611 of 639 | 105 km² |
Sources
Facts: Wikidata (CC0). Each ranking names its own source and licence. Sources & licences.