Kadugli Explained

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.

History

The Battle of Kadugli broke out during the 2023 Sudan conflict.[2]

Economy

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.

Climate

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.

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Notes and References

  1. The most frequently encountered spelling is Kadugli, used in The Times Atlas of the World and other sources.
  2. News: 2023-06-14 . Sudan's western cities under fire as war spreads . en . Reuters . 2023-06-19.
  3. Web site: Kāduqlī Sudan Britannica. 2022-01-11. www.britannica.com. en.