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Nyala overview
Nyala (orange) and the other large cities of Sudan
Nyala lies in Southern Darfur in Sudan at 12.05°N, 24.88°E, about 661 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Khartoum (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Khartoum (1,974,647) and larger than Port Sudan (489,725). The largest city in Sudan is Khartoum with 1,974,647 people; the capital, Khartoum, has 1,974,647.
The national capital, Khartoum, is about 913 km away; the nearest large city is Gereida, 91 km from Nyala.
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 Nyala
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Gereida Southern Darfur | 91 km | 120,000 |
| Burām Southern Darfur | 136 km | 65,473 |
| El Daein Eastern Darfur | 150 km | 264,734 |
| El Fasher Northern Darfur | 183 km | 252,609 |
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 Nyala?
Nyala has about 565,734 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Nyala the capital of Sudan?
No. The capital of Sudan is Khartoum (1,974,647 people), about 913 km away. Nyala is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Nyala compared with the rest of Sudan?
Its 565,734 residents are 1.1% of the 53,748,453 people living in Sudan today. Khartoum is larger with 1,974,647 people.
Where is Nyala?
In Southern Darfur, Sudan, at latitude 12.05 and longitude 24.88, 661 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Gereida (91 km), Burām (136 km), El Daein (150 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Nyala Population 2026 — Sudan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/sudan/nyala/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/sudan/nyala/">Nyala 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.
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