Rif Dimashq Governorate

The Rif Dimashq Governorate spans 18,100 square kilometers around Damascus, containing mountains, valleys, and agricultural lands that produce cherries and vegetables.

The region developed through multiple civilizations, from ancient settlements to Roman control, Byzantine rule, and later became part of various Islamic dynasties.

The governorate maintains traditional practices in its rural communities, with local inhabitants producing handmade crafts and maintaining agricultural traditions across generations.

The province connects to Damascus through an extensive road network, offering direct access to Lebanon through the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing.

The area generates 43 percent of Syria's total cherry production and contains substantial deposits of calcium carbonate used in industrial manufacturing.

Location: Syria

Capital city: Damascus

Shares border with: Beqaa Governorate

Website: http://esyria.sy/edamascus

GPS coordinates: 33.45000,37.03000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40