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Atbara
City in River Nile, Sudan
Overview
Atbara is a historic city in the River Nile state, famously tied to Sudan's railway heritage and the Nile River itself. It offers a mix of busy markets, colonial-era architecture, and tranquil neighborhoods. As a gateway to northern Sudan, Atbara is an authentic destination for experiencing local life and history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sudan
State
River Nile
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Khartoum
Coordinates
17.70°, 33.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$525
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
29.8°C
Summer Avg
34.8°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
5.9°C
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
48 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATB
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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