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Zalingei

AR زالنجي (مدينة)

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Location & Surroundings

Zalinjay is a town in Central Darfur, Sudan with 35,061 inhabitants, at 891 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kas, 99 km to the southeast. The national capital Khartoum is about 1020 km to the east. The nearest airport is Zalengei Airport, 11 km away.

Also known as: زالنجي (مدينة) · زالنجي · Zalinguei · Zalindżi · Zalingi · Залингее

Overview

Zalingei is capital city in the state of Central Darfur, Sudan — AR مستوطنة في السودان.

It is located in Central Darfur, Sudan.

The population is about 27,258 (2009).

Also known as: Zalinguei

Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 54' 33" N, 23° 28' 14" E
  • Elevation DEM: 891 m
  • Timezone Africa/Khartoum
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 35,061
  • Pop. Density 8,254 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Pound (SDG)
  • Phone Prefix +249

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Alternate Names

ar
زالنجي (مدينة)
ar
زالنجي
en
Zalinjay
en
Zalinguei
pl
Zalindżi
de
Zalingi
ru
Залингее
sr
Залинџи
Zalinji
Zālinjī
hr
Zalindži
Zalinje

Weather in Zalingei

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

Now 22.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.

Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 22.9 3.5 49 25 1,018.4 - / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
6h 32.7 5.6 0 12 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 731.7 n/a
12h 25.2 4.8 13 17 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 244.3 n/a
18h 20.5 4.9 28 26 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 29 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 22.0 6.1 39 26 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 92 29.6 n/a
30h 31.5 7.3 36 13 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 13 696.4 n/a
36h 24.3 6.6 13 19 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 37 244.5 n/a
42h 19.0 4.3 34 28 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 41 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 20.1 4.6 32 27 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 82 28.7 n/a
54h 30.6 3.7 308 13 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 738.6 n/a
60h 23.1 4.1 334 17 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 4 248.6 n/a
66h 18.3 3.1 40 24 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 20.2 1.5 34 23 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 99 27.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zalingei?
Now 22.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Zalingei today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Zalingei?
Local time is 15:04. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zalingei?
Zalingei is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Zalingei?
Population about 35,061.
What is the elevation of Zalingei?
DEM 891 m.
Where is Zalingei located?
It is at 12.90918, 23.47058 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zalingei in?
It is in Sudan.

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Last updated 2025-11-12
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