DAMAZIN, AD-

also spelled Ed-damazin, town, east-central Sudan, on the western bank of the Blue Nile River. Irrigation made possible by the Rusayris (Roseires) dam to the east of Ad-Damazin has increased the agricultural potential of The Sudan. Industries include flour mills, sugar refineries, and oilseed mills. The town is connected with Al-Garef, Sinjah, and Sannar by a road and a railway route. A domestic airport serves the area. Pop. (latest est.) 8,751.