Official Name: | Kadugli |
Other Name: | Kaduqli |
Pushpin Map: | Sudan |
Pushpin Label Position: | top |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Sudan |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Sudan |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | South Kordofan |
Unit Pref: | metric |
Population As Of: | 2005 |
Population Total: | 92,674 (est) |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Coordinates: | 11.0167°N 29.7167°W |
Kaduqli or Kadugli[1] (Arabic: كادوقلي Sudanese pronunciation: pronounced as /kaːˈduɢli/) is the capital city of South Kordofan State, Sudan. It is located south of El-Obeid, at the northern edge of the White Nile plain in the Nuba Mountains. It contains Hilal Stadium.
The Battle of Kadugli broke out during the 2023 Sudan conflict.[2]
It is a trading centre for gum arabic and livestock. Industries include textiles, soap factories, and the production of leather.[3]
During the UNMIS (United Nations Mission in Sudan), Kaduqli was the Sector IV Headquarters. It housed the Egyptian Contingent and based the Indian Aviation Contingent's MI-17 helicopters.
Kaduqli has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh) characterized by consistently hot temperatures and distinct wet and dry seasons. March to May marks the hottest part of the year. The wet season lasts from May to September, with moderately high levels of rainfall and humidity. The dry season lasts from November to April, and conversely has very low humidity and almost no rainfall.