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Madaya (Template:Lang-ar) is a small mountainous town in Syria, located at an altitude of 1,400 meters. It is a well known holiday resort. It is located about 40 km northwest of Damascus in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and is home to Lake Barada. Madaya often is snow-top during the winter months especially on January and February. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Madaya had a population of 9,371 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
Description
It is famous for its pure natural spring water, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy climate. Dry and cool in the summer, Madaya attracts wealthy Syrians many of which have summer mansions in the town. It also has a big market (souq) known for its European-made goods like sportswear and electronics which makes it quite an experience to visit.
History
No reliable data about the town′s foundation is available.
Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and his ally, the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.
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