Dūmā
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole of Syria, including Dūmā.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- regional tensions
- recent strikes
- retaliatory attacks by Iran
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Dūmā month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dūmā are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 20–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and January the wettest (about 36 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3 | 3.8 | 36 | 8.5 |
| February | 14.3 | 4.5 | 24 | 9.2 |
| March | 18.5 | 7.3 | 24 | 10.3 |
| April | 24.8 | 11.8 | 13 | 11.9 |
| May | 29.7 | 15.8 | 4 | 12.7 |
| June | 34.4 | 19.3 | 0 | 13.3 |
| July | 37.2 | 21.5 | 0 | 13.3 |
| August | 37.1 | 21.3 | 0 | 12.9 |
| September | 33.5 | 19.3 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 27.4 | 15.5 | 5 | 10.5 |
| November | 19.8 | 10.2 | 23 | 9.3 |
| December | 14.1 | 6.0 | 26 | 8.1 |
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People and places shaping Dūmā
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01 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Dūmā
Flavors of the Ghouta
Dūmā is a city located in Syria. It functions within the Rif-dimashq administrative region.
Kitchen traditions
Multilingual tables
Within this Syrian urban center, culinary practices reflect diverse linguistic and cultural interactions. Residents communicate using multiple languages, including ar-SY, ku, hy, arc, fr, and en. These linguistic threads weave through daily life and local sustenance, shaping how recipes and food traditions are shared across communities.
Shared meals bridge distinct heritages in Dūmā. As families gather in Rif-dimashq, regional ingredients meet varied cultural backgrounds preserved by speakers of diverse tongues. The preparation of daily bread, savory pastries, and traditional dishes becomes an act of quiet exchange. Every kitchen preserves heritage while adapting to neighbors, ensuring that the city's food culture remains a dynamic mosaic grounded in its Syrian home.
Official geographic records for this population center can be consulted via the GeoNames record for Dūmā, which documents its precise location at latitude 33.57175 and longitude 36.4027.
02 · DistrictsDistricts and local character in Dūmā
Neighborhoods
Dūmā is a city situated in Syria within the Rif-dimashq administration. Home to 111,864 residents, the settlement anchors a geographic expanse positioned at latitude 33.57175 and longitude 36.4027 in the Asia/Damascus timezone.
Shared linguistic tapestries
- Arabic as spoken in Syria (ar-SY)
- Kurdish (ku)
- Armenian (hy)
- Aramaic (arc)
- French (fr)
- English (en)
Geographic coordinates and data context
- Country affiliation: Syria
- Administrative level one: Rif-dimashq
- Official GeoNames reference available via the GeoNames record for Dūmā
03 · OverviewDūmā, in brief
Dūmā
Dūmā is a city located in Syria. It functions within the Rif-dimashq administrative division.
Geographical Coordinates and Demographics
Positioned at latitude 33.57175 and longitude 36.4027, the settlement supports a population of 111864 residents. The municipal area operates under the Asia/Damascus timezone, establishing a distinct temporal rhythm for the local populace.
Linguistic Landscape and Cultural Exchange
The city's community engages through a diverse linguistic spectrum that facilitates ongoing cultural exchange among its residents. Recorded languages utilized within the area include:
- ar-SY
- ku
- hy
- arc
- fr
- en
This multifaceted linguistic environment reflects the varied backgrounds of the inhabitants residing in Rif-dimashq. Official administrative transactions and daily interactions weave together these multiple tongues, bridging distinct traditions within the Syrian territory and fostering a complex societal mosaic where multiple heritages intersect through speech and daily commerce.
Administrative and Financial Context
Dūmā is not the national capital, maintaining instead its specific municipal status within the regional governance framework. Financial transactions within the city utilize the currency designated by the code SYP. Geographical records for the settlement are maintained internationally, as documented thoroughly in the GeoNames record for Dūmā, which tracks its precise spatial properties and administrative parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dūmā
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01 · Q&AWhere is Dūmā located and what are its coordinates?
Dūmā is situated in Syria at geographic coordinates 33.5718, 36.4027, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Dūmā?
Dūmā has a recorded population of approximately 111,864 and observes the Asia/Damascus time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Dūmā?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Dūmā include AR-SY, KU, HY, ARC, French, English, with SYP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dūmā?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Dūmā, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.