Oldest Cities in Sudan

Top 97 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Sudan

1 Khashm al Qirbah 39 19.3

2 Omdurman 29 19.3

3 Nyala 49 19.3

4 New Halfa 52 19.3

5 Merowe 43 19.3

6 Mellit 55 19.3

7 Marabba 41 19.3

8 Maiurno 58 19.3

9 Kutum 55 19.3

10 Kurmuk 42 19.3

11 Kuraymah 43 19.3

12 Kosti 41 19.3

13 Kināna 58 19.3

14 Port Sudan 36 19.3

15 Khartoum North 29 19.3

16 Khartoum 29 19.3

17 Kassala 52 19.3

18 Kas 49 19.3

19 Kadugli 50 19.3

20 Kabkābīyah 55 19.3

21 Jubayt 36 19.3

22 Jalqani 58 19.3

23 Ghubaysh 62 19.3

24 Gereida 49 19.3

25 Gebeit 36 19.3

26 Tokār 36 19.3

27 Zalinjay 61 19.3

28 Wagar 52 19.3

29 Wad Rāwah 38 19.3

30 Wad Medani 38 19.3

31 Wad az Zāki 41 19.3

32 Umm Shawkah 58 19.3

33 Umm Ruwaba 56 19.3

34 Umm Kaddadah 55 19.3

35 Umm Dafog 49 19.3

36 Um Jar Al Gharbiyya 41 19.3

37 Tullus 49 19.3

38 Er Roseires 42 19.3

39 Tandaltī 41 19.3

40 Talodi 50 19.3

41 Suakin 36 19.3

42 Sinkat 36 19.3

43 Singa 58 19.3

44 Shendi 53 19.3

45 Sh'īarīah 60 19.3

46 Sennar 58 19.3

47 Rufā‘a 38 19.3

48 Rahad al Bardi 49 19.3

49 Rabak 41 19.3

50 Al Hasaheisa 38 19.3

51 Al Qadarif 39 19.3

52 Al Mijlad 62 19.3

53 Al Masallamiyya 38 19.3

54 Al Manāqil 38 19.3

55 Al Lagowa 62 19.3

56 Al Kiremit al ‘Arakiyyīn 38 19.3

57 Al Kawa 41 19.3

58 Al-Junaynah 47 19.3

59 Al Jazeera Aba 41 19.3

60 Al Hilāliyya 38 19.3

61 Al Ḩawātah 39 19.3

62 Al Qiţena 41 19.3

63 Al Fūlah 50 19.3

64 Al-Fāw 39 19.3

65 Al-Fashaqah 39 19.3

66 Ad Douiem 41 19.3

67 Ad-Dindar 58 19.3

68 Ad Dindar 58 19.3

69 Ad-Damir 53 19.3

70 Ad-Damazin 42 19.3

71 Ad Dabbah 43 19.3

72 Abyei 62 19.3

73 Abū Zabad 62 19.3

74 Bārah 56 19.3

75 El Obeid 56 19.3

76 El Matama 53 19.3

77 El Geneina Fort 47 19.3

78 El Fasher 55 19.3

79 El Daein 60 19.3

80 El Bauga 53 19.3

81 Dongola 43 19.3

82 Doka 39 19.3

83 Dilling 50 19.3

84 Burām 49 19.3

85 Berber 53 19.3

86 Abu Jibeha 50 19.3

87 Babanūsah 62 19.3

88 Atbara 53 19.3

89 Ash Shallāl 42 19.3

90 As Sūkī 58 19.3

91 Aroma 52 19.3

92 Argo 43 19.3

93 'Ārdamatā 47 19.3

94 Ar Rahad 56 19.3

95 An Nuhūd 62 19.3

96 ALdinigila wad dhahi 41 19.3

97 Al-Quṭaynah 41 19.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Sudan often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Khashm al Qirbah has a median age of 19.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Khashm al Qirbah's residents are over 19.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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