El Geneina Fort Population 2026
El Geneina Fort has a population of 134,264, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Western Darfur. Roughly 0.3% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,264
Rank in Sudan
#17
Coordinates
13.47°N, 22.46°E
~792 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum
Distance to capital (Khartoum)
1,109 km
689 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Darfur
| City | Population | Rank in Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Junaynah | 162,981 | #15 |
| 'Ārdamatā | 55,637 | #33 |
Cities near El Geneina Fort
- Al-Junaynah162,981 people · ~3 km away
- 'Ārdamatā55,637 people · ~3 km away
- Zalinjay35,061 people · ~126 km away
- Kabkābīyah42,376 people · ~177 km away
- Kas55,255 people · ~225 km away
- Kutum34,694 people · ~252 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Geneina Fort?
El Geneina Fort has a population of 134,264 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Sudan.
What region is El Geneina Fort in?
El Geneina Fort is located in Western Darfur, Sudan.
Is El Geneina Fort the capital of Sudan?
No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 1,109 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.