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Largest Cities in Sudan

Top 97 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Sudan

1 Khartoum 29 1,974,647
2 Omdurman 29 1,849,659
3 Khartoum North 29 1,012,211
4 Nyala 49 565,734
5 Port Sudan 36 489,725
6 Kassala 52 401,477
7 El Obeid 56 393,311
8 Al Qadarif 39 363,945
9 Kosti 41 345,068
10 Wad Medani 38 332,714
11 El Daein 60 264,734
12 El Fasher 55 252,609
13 Singa 58 250,000
14 Ad-Damazin 42 186,051
15 Al-Junaynah 47 162,981
16 Rabak 41 135,281
17 El Geneina Fort 47 134,264
18 Sennar 58 130,122
19 Al Manāqil 38 128,297
20 Gereida 49 120,000
21 Atbara 53 112,021
22 An Nuhūd 62 108,008
23 Ad-Damir 53 103,941
24 Kadugli 50 87,666
25 Ad Douiem 41 87,068
26 Burām 49 65,473
27 Shendi 53 63,746
28 New Halfa 52 63,589
29 Dilling 50 59,089
30 Er Roseires 42 58,712
31 Umm Ruwaba 56 56,833
32 Dongola 43 56,167
33 'Ārdamatā 47 55,637
34 Kas 49 55,255
35 Mellit 55 50,165
36 Sh'īarīah 60 48,966
37 Al Hasaheisa 38 47,408
38 Abu Jibeha 50 47,188
39 Khashm al Qirbah 39 42,900
40 Suakin 36 42,456
41 Kabkābīyah 55 42,376
42 Tullus 49 41,807
43 Al Mijlad 62 40,418
44 Tokār 36 37,051
45 Ar Rahad 56 36,518
46 Sinkat 36 35,617
47 Zalinjay 61 35,061
48 Kutum 55 34,694
49 As Sūkī 58 33,524
50 Babanūsah 62 32,759
51 Tandaltī 41 31,329
52 Jubayt 36 30,856
53 Al-Fāw 39 30,629
54 Al Ḩawātah 39 30,184
55 Maiurno 58 28,727
56 Rufā‘a 38 28,374
57 Al-Quṭaynah 41 26,893
58 Kināna 58 26,233
59 Berber 53 26,203
60 Al Fūlah 50 26,020
61 Ad-Dindar 58 25,567
62 Rahad al Bardi 49 24,768
63 Abū Zabad 62 23,317
64 Ghubaysh 62 22,733
65 Al Jazeera Aba 41 21,683
66 Al-Fashaqah 39 21,106
67 Umm Shawkah 58 20,302
68 Abyei 62 20,000
69 Doka 39 19,821
70 Kuraymah 43 19,593
71 El Bauga 53 19,141
72 Al Qiţena 41 18,321
73 Al Hilāliyya 38 17,345
74 Bārah 56 16,969
75 Ad Dindar 58 15,144
76 ALdinigila wad dhahi 41 15,000
77 Ash Shallāl 42 13,638
78 Talodi 50 13,188
79 Aroma 52 12,708
80 Marabba 41 12,108
81 Wagar 52 11,950
82 Ad Dabbah 43 11,626
83 El Matama 53 11,366
84 Gebeit 36 11,095
85 Al Lagowa 62 11,024
86 Umm Kaddadah 55 10,979
87 Kurmuk 42 10,375
88 Wad Rāwah 38 10,348
89 Merowe 43 10,234
90 Al Kawa 41 10,167
91 Al Kiremit al ‘Arakiyyīn 38 9,775
92 Jalqani 58 9,472
93 Al Masallamiyya 38 9,373
94 Wad az Zāki 41 9,271
95 Um Jar Al Gharbiyya 41 9,038
96 Argo 43 7,716
97 Umm Dafog 49 6,700

The largest cities in Sudan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Khartoum leads with a population of 1,974,647, followed by Omdurman and Khartoum North. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 29 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Khartoum's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 29 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 32,759 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,891,976.

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