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New Halfa
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💡 Tips
- Take advantage of the grid-like street layout to easily navigate this planned city.
- Visit the irrigation canals in the afternoon for a relaxing atmosphere by the water.
- Wear light cotton clothing, as humidity can be higher due to the surrounding agricultural projects.
- Try the local fruits, which are freshly harvested from the nearby irrigated fields.
- Don't rely on online maps; ask locals in the center for directions to key sites.
🍽 Food
Fish caught from the canals or the nearby reservoir, usually served fried.
Freshly pressed juice from the local fields, a cooling refreshment in the market area.
The region is famous for sweet and juicy grapefruits, widely available at the souq.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The best place for affordable, fresh agricultural produce straight from the fields.
Look for woven baskets and plates made by the local Nubian community.
The tree-lined banks of the irrigation canals offer shade and peace.
A central gathering spot for families that is especially calm in the early evening.
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New Halfa, also called Halfa al-Jadidah, is a planned city in Kassala State, located in eastern Sudan. It was established in the 1960s to resettle Nubian communities who were displaced from the original Wadi Halfa due to the flooding caused by the construction of Egypt's Aswan High Dam. The city is situated on the Butana plain near the Atbara River and serves as the administrative hub for the New Halfa Agricultural Scheme, one of the country's largest irrigation projects. This scheme facilitates the large-scale production of cotton, wheat, and sugarcane, making it a cornerstone of national food security. The urban design of New Halfa is unique among Sudanese towns, featuring a grid-like layout and standardized housing units built for the displaced population. Today, the city remains a spirited bastion of Nubian culture and language while acting as a critical engine for the agro-industrial development of eastern Sudan.
- Location: Sudan
- Nearby: Aroma (75 km)
- Population: ~63.589 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 25 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 67 | 97 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Geography
Facts
- New Halfa was officially inaugurated in 1964 to house displaced Halfawi Nubians.
- The city is located approximately 400 kilometers east of the capital, Khartoum.
- The surrounding farmland is irrigated by water from the Khashm el-Girba Dam.
- A major sugar refinery has been operational in New Halfa since 1965.
- The city remains a key center for the preservation of the Nubian language.
- The town was designed with 26 distinct blocks named after the original flooded villages.
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