Damascus

Damascus
  • Country: Syria
  • City: Damascus
  • Population: 2,503,000
  • Area: 105 km2
Mohammad Tariq Kreishati

Mayor: Mohammad Tariq Kreishati

Prior to his current role, he has served in various capacities within the government. He has been involved in several initiatives aimed at improving the infrastructure and services in Damascus. He was appointed as the governor since July 20, 2022.

Damascus is the capital of Damascus province and the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic. The city of Damascus is the second most populated city in Syria after Halbad. This city is surrounded by steep rocky hills on one side. The river Brada passes through the city. In 2008, Damascus was chosen as the cultural capital of the Arab world. Situated in southwestern Syria, Damascus is the center of a large metropolitan area. Nestled among the eastern foothills of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range 80 kilometers (50 mi) inland from the eastern shore of the Mediterranean on a plateau 680 meters (2,230 ft) above sea level, Damascus experiences an arid climate because of the rain shadow effect. The Barada River flows through Damascus.