Berber Population 2026

Berber has a population of 26,203, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in River Nile. It is about 75× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,203

Rank in Sudan

#59

Coordinates

18.02°N, 33.98°E

~347 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

315 km

196 miles, straight line

Other big cities in River Nile

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
Atbara	112,021	#21
Ad-Damir	103,941	#23
Shendi	63,746	#27
El Bauga	19,141	#71

Cities near Berber

El Bauga19,141 people · ~28 km away
Atbara112,021 people · ~36 km away
Ad-Damir103,941 people · ~47 km away
Shendi63,746 people · ~159 km away
Kuraymah19,593 people · ~233 km away
Khartoum North1,012,211 people · ~306 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Berber?

Berber has a population of 26,203 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Berber in?

Berber is located in River Nile, Sudan.

Is Berber the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 315 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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