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Khartoum overview
Khartoum (orange) and the other large cities of Sudan
Khartoum lies in Sudan at 15.55°N, 32.53°E, about 381 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Khartoum (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Sudan: the next largest cities are Nyala (565,734), Port Sudan (489,725), Kassala (401,477). Together, the three largest cities hold 5.6% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Al Manāqil, about 153 km away, followed by Shendi (159 km).
Sudan as a whole has a live population of 53,748,453 (+3% a year) and ranks #29 of 238 countries — see the Sudan population page for the full statistics and the Sudan atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Khartoum
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Al Manāqil Al Jazirah | 153 km | 128,297 |
| Shendi River Nile | 159 km | 63,746 |
| Wad Medani Al Jazirah | 166 km | 332,714 |
| Ad Douiem White Nile | 174 km | 87,068 |
Largest cities in Sudan
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KhartoumCapital | Khartoum | 1,974,647 |
| 2 | Nyala | Southern Darfur | 565,734 |
| 3 | Port Sudan | Red Sea | 489,725 |
| 4 | Kassala | Kassala | 401,477 |
| 5 | El Obeid | North Kordofan | 393,311 |
| 6 | Al Qadarif | Al Qaḑārif | 363,945 |
| 7 | Kosti | White Nile | 345,068 |
| 8 | Wad Medani | Al Jazirah | 332,714 |
| 9 | El Daein | Eastern Darfur | 264,734 |
| 10 | El Fasher | Northern Darfur | 252,609 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Khartoum?
Khartoum has about 1,974,647 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Khartoum the capital of Sudan?
Yes — Khartoum is the national capital of Sudan.
How big is Khartoum compared with the rest of Sudan?
Its 1,974,647 residents are 3.7% of the 53,748,453 people living in Sudan today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Khartoum?
In Sudan, at latitude 15.55 and longitude 32.53, 381 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Al Manāqil (153 km), Shendi (159 km), Wad Medani (166 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Khartoum Population 2026 — Sudan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/sudan/khartoum/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/sudan/khartoum/">Khartoum Population 2026 — Sudan</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.