Khartoum North Population 2026
Khartoum North has a population of 1,012,211, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Khartoum. Roughly 1.9% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 2.0× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,012,211
Rank in Sudan
#3
Coordinates
15.65°N, 32.53°E
~381 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum
Distance to capital (Khartoum)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khartoum
Cities near Khartoum North
- Omdurman1,849,659 people · ~6 km away
- Khartoum1,974,647 people · ~11 km away
- Al Qiţena18,321 people · ~89 km away
- Al-Quṭaynah26,893 people · ~106 km away
- Al Hilāliyya17,345 people · ~109 km away
- Al Hasaheisa47,408 people · ~129 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khartoum North?
Khartoum North has a population of 1,012,211 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Sudan.
What region is Khartoum North in?
Khartoum North is located in Khartoum, Sudan.
Is Khartoum North the capital of Sudan?
No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 11 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.