Most Dense in Sudan

Top 91 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Sudan

1 Al Qadarif 39 14,442/mi²

2 Omdurman 29 7,791/mi²

3 Khartoum North 29 3,301/mi²

4 Nyala 49 1,816/mi²

5 El Obeid 56 1,268/mi²

6 Kosti 41 1,113/mi²

7 Wad Medani 38 1,079/mi²

8 El Daein 60 848/mi²

9 El Fasher 55 816/mi²

10 Al-Junaynah 47 526/mi²

11 Rabak 41 436/mi²

12 El Geneina Fort 47 433/mi²

13 Al Manāqil 38 416/mi²

14 An Nuhūd 62 348/mi²

15 Ad Douiem 41 282/mi²

16 Kadugli 50 280/mi²

17 Kassala 52 241/mi²

18 Burām 49 209/mi²

19 Dilling 50 190/mi²

20 Dongola 43 187/mi²

21 Umm Ruwaba 56 183/mi²

22 'Ārdamatā 47 180/mi²

23 Khartoum 29 170/mi²

24 Mellit 55 162/mi²

25 Al Hasaheisa 38 154/mi²

26 Abu Jibeha 50 151/mi²

27 Al Mijlad 62 129/mi²

28 Gereida 49 122/mi²

29 Zalinjay 61 113/mi²

30 Babanūsah 62 105/mi²

31 Tandaltī 41 101/mi²

32 Rufā‘a 38 92/mi²

33 Kināna 58 85/mi²

34 Abū Zabad 62 75/mi²

35 Kuraymah 43 65/mi²

36 Al Hilāliyya 38 56/mi²

37 Bārah 56 55/mi²

38 Talodi 50 42/mi²

39 Singa 58 39/mi²

40 Ad Dabbah 43 38/mi²

41 Merowe 43 34/mi²

42 Wad Rāwah 38 34/mi²

43 Al Kiremit al ‘Arakiyyīn 38 32/mi²

44 Al Masallamiyya 38 30/mi²

45 Sennar 58 30/mi²

46 Ad-Damazin 42 29/mi²

47 Sh'īarīah 60 26/mi²

48 Argo 43 26/mi²

49 Kas 49 23/mi²

50 Ad-Damir 53 20/mi²

51 Er Roseires 42 20/mi²

52 Ar Rahad 56 15/mi²

53 Atbara 53 14/mi²

54 New Halfa 52 14/mi²

55 Tullus 49 12/mi²

56 Al Jazeera Aba 41 8/mi²

57 Al Fūlah 50 7/mi²

58 Rahad al Bardi 49 7/mi²

59 Kabkābīyah 55 7/mi²

60 Abyei 62 7/mi²

61 Maiurno 58 7/mi²

62 Shendi 53 6/mi²

63 Al-Quṭaynah 41 6/mi²

64 Ghubaysh 62 6/mi²

65 Kutum 55 6/mi²

66 Khashm al Qirbah 39 5/mi²

67 As Sūkī 58 5/mi²

68 Al Lagowa 62 5/mi²

69 Al-Fashaqah 39 5/mi²

70 Umm Shawkah 58 5/mi²

71 Ash Shallāl 42 5/mi²

72 Berber 53 5/mi²

73 Al-Fāw 39 4/mi²

74 Al Ḩawātah 39 4/mi²

75 Al Qiţena 41 4/mi²

76 Ad-Dindar 58 4/mi²

77 Doka 39 4/mi²

78 Kurmuk 42 4/mi²

79 ALdinigila wad dhahi 41 3/mi²

80 El Bauga 53 3/mi²

81 Jalqani 58 3/mi²

82 Umm Kaddadah 55 2/mi²

83 Al Kawa 41 2/mi²

84 Ad Dindar 58 2/mi²

85 Wad az Zāki 41 2/mi²

86 Umm Dafog 49 2/mi²

87 Marabba 41 2/mi²

88 Um Jar Al Gharbiyya 41 2/mi²

89 Aroma 52 2/mi²

90 El Matama 53 2/mi²

91 Wagar 52 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Sudan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Al Qadarif leads with 14,442 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Al Qadarif has 14,442 people per square mile — that's roughly 23 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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