En Nahud Explained

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.

History

In 2021, the Darsaya gold mine in the town collapsed, leading to the deaths of at least 38 people.[2]

Geography

Climate

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.

Transportation

It is served by En Nahud Airport.

Notes and References

  1. http://unosat-maps.web.cern.ch/unosat-maps/SD/sudan_darfur.pdf Sudan Darfur
  2. Web site: December 29, 2021. Gold mine collapse in Sudan kills at least 38. December 29, 2021. Al Jazeera.