Kabkābīyah Population 2026

Kabkābīyah has a population of 42,376, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Northern Darfur. Roughly 0.1% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,376

Rank in Sudan

#41

Coordinates

13.65°N, 24.08°E

~1,089 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

933 km

579 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Darfur

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
El Fasher	252,609	#12
Mellit	50,165	#35
Kutum	34,694	#48

Cities near Kabkābīyah

Kutum34,694 people · ~88 km away
Zalinjay35,061 people · ~106 km away
Kas55,255 people · ~129 km away
El Fasher252,609 people · ~137 km away
Mellit50,165 people · ~167 km away
'Ārdamatā55,637 people · ~174 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kabkābīyah?

Kabkābīyah has a population of 42,376 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Kabkābīyah in?

Kabkābīyah is located in Northern Darfur, Sudan.

Is Kabkābīyah the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 933 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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