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Abyei, Sudan
West Kordofan · Sudan
Abyei is a small city in West Kordofan, Sudan with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Abyei
The Abyei Special Administrative Area is an area of 10,546 km2 or 4,072 sq mi on the border between South Sudan and Sudan that has been accorded "special administrative status" by the 2004 Protocol on the Resolution of the Abyei Conflict in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended the Second Sudanese Civil War. The capital of the Abyei Area is Abyei Town. Under the terms of the Abyei Protocol, the Abyei Area is considered, on an interim basis, to be simultaneously part of both the Republic of South Sudan and Republic of Sudan, effectively a condominium.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,000 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.5953°, 28.4349° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | West Kordofan |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Abyei
Abyei is a small city in Sudan (West Kordofan) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in Abyei
Abyei has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (34.2°C), the coldest is Aug (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1137 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 2,943.2 sq mi (7,622.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5953°N, 28.4349°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Abyei has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Farmers Markets in Abyei
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyei New Market |
Hotels in Abyei
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Abyei
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Abyei
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Abyei
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abiemnom Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Agok Local Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Athony Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aweng Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mankien Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Panliet Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Turalei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wunrock Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Abyei
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abyei Masjid |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abyei
What is the population of Abyei?
Abyei has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,943.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Abyei?
Abyei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.