Shendi
Town in Sudan's River Nile State with a concentration of historic churches in its centre, Shendi sits on the Nile a short distance northeast of Khartoum and close to the ancient ruins of Meroe — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Long a significant trading and political hub linking northern and northeastern Sudan to the capital, the town carries both a commercial history and proximity to some of the region's most important archaeological remains.
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- Population63,746
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.0 km3.1 mi
Nearest airports
Shendi: quick answers
Where is Shendi?
Shendi is in Sudan.
How do you get to Shendi?
The nearest airport is Khartoum (KRT), about 4 hr 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shendi?
The warmest month is June, averaging 35°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is August, with about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shendi?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 24 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.