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Meet people in Damascus, Maryland

Members from Damascus and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Damascus

  • Damascus has a population of about 15,000.
  • It's part of Maryland.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 196 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Germantown, about 9 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Gaithersburg (10 miles), Frederick (14 miles) and Rockville (14 miles).

First-date ideas for Damascus

In a small place like Damascus, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Germantown, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Damascus

Who can I meet near Damascus?

Within 30 miles of Damascus there are 129 towns and cities — Washington, Arlington and Columbia among them — with more than 3.6 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Damascus?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Damascus and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Damascus real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Damascus?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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