Northern Darfur, Sudan · Africa
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El Fasher is a city located in Northern Darfur, Sudan. With a population of 252,609, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, El Fasher sits in Sudan. It's in the Africa/Khartoum time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Fasher to your route.
El Fasher (also alternatively rendered as Al-Fashir; Arabic: الفاشر, romanized: al-Fāshir) is a city in western Sudan. It serves as the capital of the North Darfur State, is located in the Darfur region of Sudan, and is 195 kilometres (121 mi) northeast of Nyala. A historical caravan post, El Fasher is located at anRead more
elevation of about 700 metres (2,300 ft). The city serves as an agricultural marketing point for the cereals and fruits grown in the surrounding region. El Fasher is linked by road to both Geneina and Umm Keddada.
The city was the site of a major siege during the ongoing Sudanese civil war, which lasted 18 months, before falling to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October 2025. Shortly after the city's capture by the RSF, an estimated 60,000–68,000 civilians were killed in the El Fasher massacre.
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El Fasher is located in Northern Darfur, Sudan, Africa. The coordinates are 13.6279 latitude, 25.3494 longitude.
El Fasher has a population of approximately 252,609 people, making it a city in Sudan.
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