city, central Sudan, on the western bank of the White Nile River, about 87 miles (140 km) southwest of Wad Madanī and located at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 metres). It is an agricultural centre for the surrounding area, which produces cotton, cereals, oilseeds, peanuts (groundnuts), wheat, fruits, and vegetables. Industries include mechanized mills producing oils from sesame seeds and peanuts, soap factories, and food-processing units. Al-Duwaym is linked by road with Kūstī and Tandaltī; both are stations on the Kassalā-Nyala railway. A ferry service on the White Nile connects the city with Al-Quṭaynah. Pop. (2001 est.) 92,200.