Damascus, Maryland
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 after | Damascus, Syria |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.27 sq mi (36.95 km2) |
| • Land | 14.24 sq mi (36.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.023 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,224 |
| • Density | 1,209.3/sq mi (466.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 20872 |
| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-21475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389391 |
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. Damascus is located at the intersection of three major roads in upper Montgomery County: Ridge Road (currently Rt. 27), Damascus Road (currently Rt. 108) and Woodfield Road (currently Rt. 124).