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Damascus is in Montgomery County, in the Washington-Arlington metro area.
The community was named for Damascus, Syria
The latitude of Damascus is 39.288N. The longitude is -77.204W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 866 feet.The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 11,430.
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$71,447National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Damascus demographic reports
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Sections below provide additional information and links about Damascus demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Montgomery County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Washington area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 20872 ZIP code.
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23% of Damascus residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Damascus ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - MD data
- Birth, marriage & death records
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- Damascus area cemeteries
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- National database of cemetery records
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- Communities near Damascus
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- Damascus business guide
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- Courts in Maryland
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- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Maryland
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Damascus was $26,659, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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43% of Damascus residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Damascus
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- Air pollution in Montgomery County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Maryland
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Historic sites in or near Damascus
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- Maryland state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Montgomery County genealogy forum
Median rent in Damascus, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $629. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,427.
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Libraries in Damascus include Damascus Community Branch ... View libraries
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- Census map of Damascus area
- Historic maps of MD cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of Maryland
- Topographic map of Damascus
Newspapers in Damascus include Damascus Gazette
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- Nonprofit guide for Damascus
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- Volunteer opportunities in or near Damascus
- Parks near Damascus
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- State parks in Maryland
- Aerial photo of Damascus
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Montgomery County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Damascus political report.
- Montgomery County Republican party
- Maryland Democratic party
- Maryland Republican party
- Montgomery County elections board
- Maryland elections board
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- Churches, other places of worship in or near Damascus
- Total membership by faith, in Montgomery County
The average commute time for Damascus workers is 35 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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