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Explore Umm Hiqen in Sudan
Umm Hiqen in the region of River Nile is a town in Sudan - some 168 mi or ( 270 km ) North-East of Khartoum , the country's capital city .
Current time in Umm Hiqen is now 03:31 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Khartoum " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Barentu, Wad Madani, Umm 'Ajajah, Umarab, and Kassala. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Barentu . Where to go and what to see in Umm Hiqen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Ad-Damir
Ad-damir is the capital of the state of River Nile in Sudan. Its location between the river Nile and Atbara river, with population of about 20,000, make it the most visited town in the state. Its famous market (Soug Al sabit) is the most important in the area.
Located at 17.59 33.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Atbarah River
The Atbarah River in northeast Africa rises in northwest Ethiopia, approximately 50 km north of Lake Tana and 30 km west of Gondar. It flows about 805 km (500 mi) to the Nile in north-central Sudan, joining it at the city of Atbarah . Its tributary, the Tekezé River, is perhaps the true upper course of the Atbarah, as the Tekezé follows the longer course prior to the confluence of the two rivers (at 14° 10' N, 36° E) in northeastern Sudan.
Located at 17.68 33.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Atbarah
Atbarah (sometimes Atbara) is a town of 111,399 (2007) located in River Nile State in northeastern Sudan. It is located at the junction of the Nile and Atbarah rivers. It is an important railway junction and railroad manufacturing centre, and most employment in Atbarah is related to the rail lines. It is known as the "Railway City' and The National Railway Company's headquarters are actually located here in Atbarah.
Located at 17.70 33.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Atbara Airport
Atbara Airport is an airport serving Atbarah (or Atbara), a town located in the River Nile state in northeastern Sudan.
Located at 17.71 34.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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