Suakin
Once Sudan's principal Red Sea port, Suakin is a town on the northeastern coast whose old city was built entirely on a coral island — the historic buildings now standing as ruins. The island quarter forms an archaeological site that draws independent travellers, while the surrounding waters and nearby mountains add to the setting. Port Sudan lies a short distance to the north.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population42,456
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10.0 km6.2 mi
Nearest airports
Suakin: quick answers
Where is Suakin?
Suakin is in Sudan.
How do you get to Suakin?
The nearest airport is Port Sudan (PZU), about 55 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Suakin?
The warmest month is August, averaging 34°C92°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is December, with about 104 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Suakin?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Suakin?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Port Sudan.