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Zalinjay, Sudan
Central Darfur · Sudan
Zalinjay is a mid-size city in Central Darfur, Sudan with a population of 35,061. Elevation: 2,923 ft (891 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zalinjay
Zalingei or Zalinjay is a town in Western Sudan, and it is capital of Central Darfur state. As of 2009, it had an estimated population of 27,258.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,061 |
| Population Density | 113 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.9092°, 23.4706° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | Central Darfur |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.1 inches (562 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zalinjay
Zalinjay is a mid-size city in Sudan (Central Darfur) with a population of 35,061. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet (891 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in Zalinjay
Zalinjay has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (30.4°C), the coldest is Dec (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1311 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Area | 310.4 sq mi (804.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9092°N, 23.4706°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Marra, Jebel (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Marra, Jebel | Volcanic field | 3,042 m (9,980 ft) | -2000 | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Zalinjay has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Zalinjay
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zalingei Airport | ZLX | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Zalinjay?
Zalinjay has a population of 35,061 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 310.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zalinjay?
Zalinjay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.