Ghubaysh Population 2026

Ghubaysh has a population of 22,733, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in West Kordofan. It is about 87× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,733

Rank in Sudan

#64

Coordinates

12.15°N, 27.35°E

~497 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

675 km

419 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
Abū Zabad	23,317	#63
Abyei	20,000	#68

Cities near Ghubaysh

Babanūsah32,759 people · ~103 km away
Al Fūlah26,020 people · ~119 km away
Al Mijlad40,418 people · ~131 km away
An Nuhūd108,008 people · ~133 km away
El Daein264,734 people · ~154 km away
Sh'īarīah48,966 people · ~195 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ghubaysh?

Ghubaysh has a population of 22,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Ghubaysh in?

Ghubaysh is located in West Kordofan, Sudan.

Is Ghubaysh the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 675 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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