Wad Medani
SudanSD
Capital city of al-Jazirah state in Sudan
Wad Madani is a city in Central Sudan and the capital of the Al Jazirah state. Wad Madani lies on the west bank of the Blue Nile, nearly 85 miles (136 km) southeast of Khartoum. It is linked by rail to Khartoum and is the center of a cotton-growing region. The city is also the center of local trade in wheat, peanuts, barley, and livestock. It is also headquarters of the Irrigation Service. In 2008, its population was 345,290. It is home to the University of Gezira, the second biggest public university in Sudan. It also has Wad Medani Ahlia University, a private university.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 332,714
- Coordinates
- 14.401, 33.520
- Timezone
- Africa/Khartoum
- Elevation
- 410 m
Overview of Wad Medani
Wad Medani is the kind of large city you find in Sudan. It counts about 332,714 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around sports, nightlife and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Wad Medani
Sports in Wad Medani
(4)On the sports side, Wad Medani offers Biking, Golf, Horse Trails and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Wad Medani is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Wad Medani
(3)Under nightlife, Wad Medani is tagged with Clubs, Disco and Music. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Wad Medani.
Adventure in Wad Medani
(2)Looking for adventure? Wad Medani has Escape Room and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Wad Medani.
Culture in Wad Medani
(2)Culture in Wad Medani covers Churches and Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Wad Medani's own activity tags.
Nature in Wad Medani
(1)The nature shortlist for Wad Medani: Lakes. Everything listed here comes from what Wad Medani is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Wad Medani
Wad Medani stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Wad Medani is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum.
Similar destinations
Places near Wad Medani that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wad Medani known for?
- Wad Medani, in Sudan, is best known for sports, nightlife and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 332,714 residents.
- What can you do in Wad Medani?
- Recorded activities in Wad Medani include Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Slopes and Clubs. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Wad Medani?
- Wad Medani stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Wad Medani located?
- Wad Medani is located in Sudan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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