Umm Ruwaba
A trading town in Sudan's North Kordofan state, Umm Ruwaba serves as a significant hub for oilseed and hibiscus (karkadeh) grain markets, and sits at the junction of road and rail routes connecting western Sudan and South Kordofan to Khartoum and Port Sudan. Known locally as "the bride of the neem tree" for the abundance of neem trees throughout the town, it lies at moderate elevation and a short drive from water.
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- Population56,833
- Nearest water from center 18 km11 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 45 km28 mi
Nearest airports
Umm Ruwaba: quick answers
Where is Umm Ruwaba?
Umm Ruwaba is in Sudan.
How do you get to Umm Ruwaba?
The nearest airport is El-Obeid (EBD), about 1 hr 59 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Umm Ruwaba?
The warmest month is May, averaging 32°C90°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is August, with about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Umm Ruwaba?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.