Abū Zabad Population 2026

Abū Zabad has a population of 23,317, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in West Kordofan. It is about 85× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abū Zabad (capital Khartoum shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,317

Rank in Sudan

#63

Coordinates

12.35°N, 29.25°E

~559 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

502 km

312 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Kordofan

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
An Nuhūd	108,008	#22
Al Mijlad	40,418	#43
Babanūsah	32,759	#50
Ghubaysh	22,733	#64
Abyei	20,000	#68

Cities near Abū Zabad

Dilling59,089 people · ~55 km away
An Nuhūd108,008 people · ~97 km away
Al Fūlah26,020 people · ~119 km away
El Obeid393,311 people · ~140 km away
Kadugli87,666 people · ~157 km away
Ar Rahad36,518 people · ~157 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abū Zabad?

Abū Zabad has a population of 23,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Abū Zabad in?

Abū Zabad is located in West Kordofan, Sudan.

Is Abū Zabad the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 502 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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