Efra, Syria
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| Efra , Evra إفرة |
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 Efra , Evra
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| Coordinates: 33°39′22″N 36°11′19″E / 33.65611°N 36.18861°ECoordinates: 33°39′22″N 36°11′19″E / 33.65611°N 36.18861°E | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Governorate | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
| District | Qudsaya District |
| Nahiyah | Ayn al-Fijah |
| Elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,000 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+3) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+2) |
Efra or Evra (Arabic: إفرة) is a small mountainous village in Qudsaya District, Syria. It is located 35 km from the city of Damascus and 10 km from Ain AlFijeh. Altitude is 1600 m. The population of Efra is nearly 2,000 according to the latest census. Efra experiences cold winters and mild summers. Inhabitants work mainly in agriculture. They produces various fruits like figs, apples, and cherries. The village used to be an ancient Roman summer resort due to its weather.
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