Babanūsah Population 2026

Babanūsah has a population of 32,759, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in West Kordofan. Roughly 0.1% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,759

Rank in Sudan

#50

Coordinates

11.33°N, 27.80°E

~456 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

694 km

431 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Kordofan

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
An Nuhūd	108,008	#22
Al Mijlad	40,418	#43
Abū Zabad	23,317	#63
Ghubaysh	22,733	#64
Abyei	20,000	#68

Cities near Babanūsah

Al Mijlad40,418 people · ~34 km away
Al Fūlah26,020 people · ~75 km away
Ghubaysh22,733 people · ~103 km away
An Nuhūd108,008 people · ~167 km away
El Daein264,734 people · ~183 km away
Abū Zabad23,317 people · ~194 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Babanūsah?

Babanūsah has a population of 32,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Babanūsah in?

Babanūsah is located in West Kordofan, Sudan.

Is Babanūsah the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 694 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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