Damascus, Arkansas
Town · Population 389 · #297 in Arkansas
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About Damascus
Set in the central part of Arkansas, Damascus is a tiny community, home to 389 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Damascus is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.86 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 209 residents per square mile.
📰 Damascus News Today
- Anthony Todd Dollar Obituary (2026) - Damascus, AR - Clinton Funeral Service Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- 24-Year-Old Damascus Man Killed In Faulkner County Motorcycle Crash On Highway 107 Arkansas Radio · Jun 8
- Gary Lee Brown Obituary | Roller Funeral Homes | Clinton, AR Tribute Archive · Jul 2
- A Mechanic Dropped an 8-Pound Socket Down a Missile Silo—and Nearly Caused America’s Chernobyl Popular Mechanics · Mar 9
- Joyce Hall Obituary (2026) - Conway, AR - Log Cabin Democrat Legacy obituary · Jun 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Damascus Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Damascus — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Damascus
- Damascus City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)389
Rank in state#297 of 500
Land area1.86 sq mi
Density209/sq mi
Coordinates35.3671, -92.4107