Official Name: | En Nahud |
Pushpin Map: | Sudan |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Sudan (North Kurdufan state highlighted) |
Pushpin Label: | En Nahud |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Coordinates: | 12.6925°N 28.4233°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Sudan |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | North Kurdufan |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
En Nahud (Arabic: النهود) is a town in the desert of central Sudan. Formerly located within the Sudanese political division of West Kurdufan,[1] it is now part of the country's North Kurdufan state.
In 2021, the Darsaya gold mine in the town collapsed, leading to the deaths of at least 38 people.[2]
En Nahud has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) characterized by consistently high temperatures. Temperatures are coolest in December and January and are hottest from April to June. A wet season lasts from June to September with moderate rainfall and relatively high humidity. The period from November to April is almost completely dry, with very low humidity.
It is served by En Nahud Airport.