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El Fasher, Sudan
Northern Darfur · Sudan
El Fasher is a large city in Northern Darfur, Sudan with a population of 252,609. Elevation: 2,454 ft (748 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About El Fasher
El Fasher is a city in western Sudan. It serves as the capital of the North Darfur State, is located in the Darfur region of Sudan, and is 195 kilometres (121 mi) northeast of Nyala. A historical caravan post, El Fasher is located at an elevation of about 700 metres (2,300 ft). The city serves as an agricultural marketing point for the cereals and fruits grown in the surrounding region. El Fasher is linked by road to both Geneina and Umm Keddada.
People
Climate
| Population | 252,609 |
| Population Density | 816 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6279°, 25.3494° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | Northern Darfur |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.2 inches (234 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Fasher
El Fasher is a large city in Sudan (Northern Darfur) with a population of 252,609. The city sits at an elevation of 2,454 feet (748 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in El Fasher
El Fasher has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 236 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Area | 309.5 sq mi (801.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6279°N, 25.3494°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kutum Volcanic Field (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kutum Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,779 m (5,837 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Marra, Jebel | Volcanic field | 3,042 m (9,980 ft) | -2000 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
El Fasher has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 68°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in El Fasher
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| جامعة أمدرمان الإسلامية فرع الفاشر | University | — | — |
Farmers Markets in El Fasher
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الفاشر الكبير | |||||
| سوق الفاشر الكبير |
Restaurants in El Fasher
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Fasher
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in El Fasher
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Fasher
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Fasher
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Fasher Airport | ELF | Medium Airport |
| Kutum Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around El Fasher
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near El Fasher
6 places within 15 km
- • Jebel Banat
- • Jebel Halluf
- • Jebel Marfa´in
- • Jebel Marfa´in
- • Jebel Nigia
- + 1 more
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What is the population of El Fasher?
El Fasher has a population of 252,609 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 816 people per square mile, spread across 309.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Fasher?
El Fasher has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.