South Darfur

South Darfur State is one of the wilayat or states of Sudan. It is one of the five states that compose the region of Darfur in western Sudan.

Overview

Prior to the creation of two new states in the Darfur region in January 2012, South Darfur had an area of and an estimated population of approximately 2,890,000. Nyala is the capital of the state. The State was affected by the 2010 Sahel famine.

Places

Kubum
Markondi
Nyala
Kafia Kingi
Kas
Ed Forsan
Gerida
Buram