Abu Jibeha Population 2026

Abu Jibeha has a population of 47,188, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Southern Kordofan. Roughly 0.1% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abu Jibeha (capital Khartoum shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

47,188

Rank in Sudan

#38

Coordinates

11.46°N, 31.23°E

~573 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

477 km

296 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southern Kordofan

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
Kadugli	87,666	#24
Dilling	59,089	#29
Al Fūlah	26,020	#60

Cities near Abu Jibeha

Ar Rahad36,518 people · ~154 km away
Umm Ruwaba56,833 people · ~161 km away
Kadugli87,666 people · ~172 km away
Dilling59,089 people · ~184 km away
Tandaltī31,329 people · ~187 km away
El Obeid393,311 people · ~221 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abu Jibeha?

Abu Jibeha has a population of 47,188 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Abu Jibeha in?

Abu Jibeha is located in Southern Kordofan, Sudan.

Is Abu Jibeha the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 477 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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