Damascus, Virginia
Damascus: Town in Virginia, United States
About
Damascus is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 814 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 775 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Damascus
| Population : | 775 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Different from : | Damascus |
| Postal code : | 24236 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 2.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,952 feet / 595 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:16:00 (7th November 2024) |
| Density : | 363 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Damascus is located at 36°38'1"N 81°47'1"W (36.6337300, -81.7837300).
Damascus map
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- Official Website
Official website of Damascus
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Damascus decreased by 5.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 814 | - | census |
| 2011 | 802 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 801 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 798 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 796 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 789 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 788 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 783 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 781 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 775 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 775 | 0% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Damascus
1 Damascus Town Park
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2 Green Cove Station
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3 Straight Branch Trailhead of Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
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4 Beaverdam Creek Park
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Schools in Damascus
College & universities near Damascus, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232025 | Emory & Henry College | Emory (VA) | 24327-0947 |
| 233903 | Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon (VA) | 24212-0828 |
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
| 233648 | Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
| 461139 | Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679-9657 |
Post offices near Damascus
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Damascu Post Office | Damascus (VA) | 24236 |
| Emory Post Office | Emory (VA) | 24327 |
| Meadowview Post Office | Meadowview (VA) | 24361 |
| Glade Spring Post Office | Glade Spring (VA) | 24340 |
| Shady Valley Post Office | Shady Valley (TN) | 37688 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Damascus , Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 3,622 people.
- Damascus , Ohio census-designated place in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,733 people.
- Damascus , Arkansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 384 people.
- Damascus , Georgia city in Early County, Georgia, United States with a population of 223 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 7,856 | City in Virginia, USA |
| Glade Spring | 1,402 | Town of the United States |
