Maarouneh (Arabic: àùñÃÂÃÂé) is a Syrian village in the Al-Tall District of the Rif Dimashq Governorate. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Maarounah had a population of 1,153 in the 2004 census. It is a Christian village. With rugged mountainous terrain, the residents rely on cultivating olives and figs, as well as livestock farming. Many archaeological sites overlook the village, making it a popular summer retreat for Damascus residents.