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Location & Surroundings

Damascus is a village in Virginia, United States with 800 inhabitants, at 595 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abingdon, 19 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 485 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Huff Airport, 16 km away.

Also known as: Mocks Mills

Overview

Damascus is town in Virginia, United States.

It is located in Washington County, United States.

The population is about 788 (2020).

It covers about 2.13 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 595 metre.

Also known as: Damascus, VA, Damascus, Virginia

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Washington County
  • Area 2.13 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 38' 1" N, 81° 47' 1" W
  • Elevation 595 m (DEM: 597 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 800
  • Pop. Density 310 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.6%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

Mocks Mills

Weather in Damascus

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Damascus, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 11.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 11.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.

Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,025.9 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 11.8 1.6 70 69 1,025.9 - / 0.00 76 0.0 0.000
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Damascus?
Now 11.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 11.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Damascus today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Damascus?
Local time is 02:30. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Damascus?
Damascus is a populated place.
How many people live in Damascus?
Population about 800.
What is the elevation of Damascus?
Elevation about 595 m. DEM 597 m.
Where is Damascus located?
It is at 36.63373, -81.78373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Damascus in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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