Khashm al Qirbah Population 2026
Khashm al Qirbah has a population of 42,900, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Al Qaḑārif. Roughly 0.1% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,900
Rank in Sudan
#39
Coordinates
14.97°N, 35.92°E
~458 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum
Distance to capital (Khartoum)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Qaḑārif
| City | Population | Rank in Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qadarif | 363,945 | #8 |
| Al-Fāw | 30,629 | #53 |
| Al Ḩawātah | 30,184 | #54 |
| Al-Fashaqah | 21,106 | #66 |
| Doka | 19,821 | #69 |
Cities near Khashm al Qirbah
- New Halfa63,589 people · ~53 km away
- Al-Fashaqah21,106 people · ~64 km away
- Kassala401,477 people · ~75 km away
- Al Qadarif363,945 people · ~118 km away
- Doka19,821 people · ~162 km away
- Al-Fāw30,629 people · ~218 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khashm al Qirbah?
Khashm al Qirbah has a population of 42,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Sudan.
What region is Khashm al Qirbah in?
Khashm al Qirbah is located in Al Qaḑārif, Sudan.
Is Khashm al Qirbah the capital of Sudan?
No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 369 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.