Largest Cities in Sudan

Top 97 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Sudan Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  Sudan

Largest Cities - Sudan

1 Khartoum 29 5,345,000
2 Omdurman 29 2,805,396
3 Khartoum North 29 936,349
4 Port Sudan 36 579,942
5 El Obeid 56 560,471
6 Kassala 52 536,009
7 Kosti 41 528,458
8 Nyala 49 492,984
9 Al Qadarif 39 354,927
10 Wad Medani 38 332,714
11 El Fasher 55 286,277
12 El Daein 60 264,734
13 Kurmuk 42 250,000
14 Singa 58 250,000
15 Ad-Damazin 42 186,051
16 Al-Junaynah 47 162,981
17 Sennar 58 143,059
18 Rabak 41 135,281
19 El Geneina Fort 47 134,264
20 Gereida 49 120,000
21 Atbara 53 112,021
22 Ad-Damir 53 103,941
23 Al Manāqil 38 99,775
24 Kadugli 50 87,666
25 Ad Douiem 41 87,068
26 An Nuhūd 62 87,000
27 Burām 49 65,473
28 Shendi 53 63,746
29 New Halfa 52 63,589
30 Dilling 50 59,089
31 Er Roseires 42 58,712
32 Umm Ruwaba 56 56,833
33 Dongola 43 56,167
34 'Ārdamatā 47 55,637
35 Kas 49 55,255
36 Mellit 55 50,165
37 Sh'īarīah 60 48,966
38 Al Hasaheisa 38 47,408
39 Abu Jibeha 50 47,188
40 Suakin 36 43,337
41 Khashm al Qirbah 39 42,900
42 Kabkābīyah 55 42,376
43 Tullus 49 41,807
44 Al Mijlad 62 40,418
45 Tokār 36 37,051
46 Ar Rahad 56 36,518
47 Sinkat 36 35,617
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 Zalinjay 61 27,258
58 Al-Quṭaynah 41 26,893
59 Kināna 58 26,233
60 Berber 53 26,203
61 Al Fūlah 50 26,020
62 Ad-Dindar 58 25,567
63 Rahad al Bardi 49 24,768
64 Abū Zabad 62 23,317
65 Ghubaysh 62 22,733
66 Al Jazeera Aba 41 21,683
67 Al-Fashaqah 39 21,106
68 Umm Shawkah 58 20,302
69 Abyei 62 20,000
70 Doka 39 19,821
71 Kuraymah 43 19,593
72 El Bauga 53 19,141
73 Al Qiţena 41 18,321
74 Al Hilāliyya 38 17,345
75 Bārah 56 16,969
76 Ad Dindar 58 15,144
77 ALdinigila wad dhahi 41 15,000
78 Ash Shallāl 42 13,638
79 Talodi 50 13,188
80 Aroma 52 12,708
81 Marabba 41 12,108
82 Wagar 52 11,950
83 Ad Dabbah 43 11,626
84 El Matama 53 11,366
85 Gebeit 36 11,095
86 Al Lagowa 62 11,024
87 Umm Kaddadah 55 10,979
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 5,345,000, 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 more than 30 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 10,227,158.

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