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Ma‘lūlā

City in Rif Dimashq, Syria

Overview

Ma'lūlā is a unique mountain village in Rif Dimashq, Syria, famous for its Aramaic-speaking Christian community and dramatic cliffside setting. Its centuries-old monasteries and traditional stone houses offer a window into a vanishing world.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Syria
Province
Rif Dimashq
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Damascus
Coordinates
33.85°, 36.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$45
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-13.3°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
311 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
DAM
Distance
48 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.

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