Maskanah
in Rif-dimashq Governorate, Syria

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.370 and 36.499 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 22' 11" and E 36° 29' 56"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - SYP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, French, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:22 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Damascus
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 7:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Syria in Western Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Syria.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Syria. Last Update: 2024-04-16 08:26:06

Delve into Maskanah

Maskanah in Rif-dimashq Governorate is a city located in Syria about 15 mi (or 25 km) south-east of Damascus, the country's capital town.

Current time in Maskanah is now 11:22 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Damascus with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Maskanah, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Syria is Damascus International Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Syria is Ancient City of Damascus in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), North-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Al Ghizlaniyah, Harran al `Awamid, An Nashabiyah, Al Mulayhah and Kafr Batna. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 19th of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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VW Golf GTI MK1 1976 - Winter Speed Test 2007

Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 59:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yahya Khatib

Car: VW Golf GTI MK1 1976 Driver: Yahya el.Khatib Event: 1st Winter Speed Test Date: 2-2007 Place: Zaman Al-Khayer, Damascus, Syria Postion: 5th on all & 1st on FWD Groub Organizer: SAC Syrian.


مطعم الف ليلة وليلة بدمشق

Published: December 18, 2008
Length: 38:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: saleh999


A handicapped person being beaten by Sryian Securiy Forces (Eng Subtitle)

Published: April 09, 2012
Length: 39:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: senioramer

A handicapped person being beaten by Sryian Securiy Forces in Moadameet Al-Sham (a city Damascus countryside)


Syria. Jobar Power attack of tanks on west - Part 1

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 06:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Globalosos

Military and War documentary videos.


Videos of the capture T-72, Shilka and BMP

Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 31:06 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Globalosos

Syria #Damascus - Videos of the capture of the main army base in #Qasimiya, incl. T-72, Shilka and BMP.


ISIS Tank Destroyed in Kobani by YPG Kurdish Fighter Syria

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 26:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Globalosos


Emirates airlines Boeing 777-300 take off from Damascus DAM to Dubai DXB

Published: March 04, 2011
Length: 17:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sayah Kalla


Spotting At Damascus International Airport

Published: September 27, 2011
Length: 02:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sayah Kalla

A Short Video Of Spotting At Damascus International Airport Includs Three Syrian's Aircrafts And Austrian Airways. With Some Pictures Of Aircrafts Includ Emirates Airlines Boeing 777-200....


Siria, Damasco, An-Nashabiyyah, 12 FALLECIDOS en la MASACRE por Milicias del Regimen-2, 25/04/2011

Published: April 30, 2011
Length: 09:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Damasco, An-Nashabiyyah, 12 Fallecidos en la Masacre Perpetrada por las Milicias del Regimen en el Pueblo An-Nashabiyya cerca del Aeropuerto de Damasco, 25/04/2011 مجزرة النشابي...


جولتي في معرض دمشق الدولي

Published: September 28, 2018
Length: 37:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Heva Tv أطفال يوميات هيفا


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Damascus International Airport

Damascus International Airport (Arabic, مطار دمشق الدولي) is a public airport located in Damascus, the capital of Syria. Officially opened in the mid-1970s, DAM is Syria's busiest international airport. In 2010, an estimated 5.5 million passengers used the airport, an increase of more than 50% since 2004. Since the onset of the Syrian civil war, the airport and the road leading to it have been closed intermittently, and many international airlines have ceased flights.

Located at 33.4115, 36.5156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1970s establishments in Syria

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tell Mesken, Tell Meskène, Tall Maskan, Maskanah, تل مسكن, مسكنة