كادوقلي Kadugli Kaduqli |
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Location in Sudan | |
Coordinates: 11°1′0″N 29°43′0″E / 11.01667°N 29.71667°ECoordinates: 11°1′0″N 29°43′0″E / 11.01667°N 29.71667°E | |
Country | Sudan |
State | South Kordofan |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 92,674 (est) |
Kaduqli or Kadugli (Arabic: كادوقلي Kādūqlī Sudanese pronunciation: [kaːˈduɢli]) is the capital city of South Kordofan State, Sudan. It is located 240 kilometres (150 mi) south of El Obeid, at the northern edge of the White Nile plain in the Nuba Mountains. It contains Hilal Stadium.
It is a trading centre for gum arabic and livestock. Industries include textiles, soap factories, and the production of leather. Kaduqli is also the Headquarters of Sector IV of the UNMIS (United Nations Mission in Sudan). The sector IV HQ houses the Egyptian Contingent and also includes the Indian Aviation Contingent, flying MI-17 helicopters.