Douma, Syria

Douma
دُومَا
Douma in 2025
Interactive map of Douma
Douma
Location in Syria
Douma
Douma (Eastern Mediterranean)
Coordinates: 33°34′16″N 36°24′04″E / 33.57111°N 36.40111°E / 33.57111; 36.40111
Country Syria
GovernorateRif Dimashq
DistrictDouma District
SubdistrictDouma Subdistrict
Elevation
428 m (1,404 ft)
Population
 (2004 census)
 • Total
110,893
Demonym(s)Arabic: دوماني, romanizedDoumani
Arabic: دوميّ, romanizedDoumi
Time zoneUTC+3 (AST)
GeocodeC2338
ClimateBSk

Douma or Duma (Arabic: دُومَا, romanizedDūmā) is a city in Syria. Its centre is about 10 km (6 mi) northeast of the centre of Damascus. Being the capital of Rif Dimashq Governorate, the city is also the administrative centre of Douma District. Douma is a major city of the region known as Ghouta, for the peri-urban settlements to the east and south of Damascus.