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Kassala

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Location & Surroundings

Kassala is a city in Sudan with 401,477 inhabitants, at 507 m elevation. The national capital Khartoum is about 415 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kassala Airport, 10 km away.

Also known as: كسل · كسلا · Кассале · 卡薩拉 · Кассала · カッサラ

Overview

Kassala is capital of the state of Kassala in Sudan — AR مدينة في شرقي السودان.

It is located in Kassala, Sudan.

Established in 1840-00-00.

The population is about 536,009 (2010).

The elevation is around 505 metre.

Also known as: كسلا القاش, Kasallah, Casallah, كسلا, كسلا (مدينة), Cassala, Kasala, Casala

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Basic Data

  • Country Sudan
  • Located in Kassala
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 27' 4" N, 36° 24' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 507 m
  • Timezone Africa/Khartoum
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 401,477
  • Pop. Density 16,525 p/km²
  • Built-up 34.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Pound (SDG)
  • Phone Prefix +249

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Alternate Names

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كسل
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كسلا
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Кассале
zh
卡薩拉
ru uk
Кассала
ja
カッサラ
ur fa
کسلا
hr sl
Kasala
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Касала
Cassala
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ከሰላ
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Kassalā
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카살라
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Statul Kassala
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Kaszala

Weather in Kassala

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kassala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 39.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.

Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 32.8 1.9 225 34 1,010.9 - / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
6h 31.8 3.4 181 37 1,009.3 0.21 / 0.21 38 0.0 n/a
12h 31.3 3.2 181 43 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 2 105.0 n/a
18h 39.0 2.6 332 18 1,007.3 0.00 / 0.00 39 853.9 n/a
Tomorrow 35.5 0.9 209 23 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 98 140.2 n/a
30h 30.9 4.6 199 42 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 31.4 4.8 183 44 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 104.2 n/a
42h 38.7 1.0 264 19 1,006.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 853.2 n/a
Friday 36.4 1.6 309 20 1,007.5 0.00 / 0.00 70 196.5 n/a
54h 30.4 4.1 176 44 1,007.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 31.2 4.3 198 47 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 104.1 n/a
66h 39.0 0.4 282 19 1,005.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 849.9 n/a
Saturday 36.0 1.1 48 18 1,006.5 0.00 / 0.00 16 194.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kassala?
Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 31.3 to 39.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kassala today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kassala?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kassala?
Kassala is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kassala?
Population about 401,477.
What is the elevation of Kassala?
DEM 507 m.
Where is Kassala located?
It is at 15.45099, 36.39998 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kassala in?
It is in Sudan.

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Last updated 2025-11-27
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