Rufā‘a Population 2026
Rufā‘a has a population of 28,374, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Al Jazirah. Roughly 0.1% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,374
Rank in Sudan
#56
Coordinates
14.76°N, 33.37°E
~399 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum
Distance to capital (Khartoum)
126 km
78 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Jazirah
| City | Population | Rank in Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Wad Medani | 332,714 | #10 |
| Al Manāqil | 128,297 | #19 |
| Al Hasaheisa | 47,408 | #37 |
| Al Hilāliyya | 17,345 | #73 |
Cities near Rufā‘a
- Al Hasaheisa47,408 people · ~7 km away
- Al Hilāliyya17,345 people · ~25 km away
- Wad Medani332,714 people · ~43 km away
- Al Manāqil128,297 people · ~70 km away
- Kināna26,233 people · ~83 km away
- Al-Fāw30,629 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rufā‘a?
Rufā‘a has a population of 28,374 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Sudan.
What region is Rufā‘a in?
Rufā‘a is located in Al Jazirah, Sudan.
Is Rufā‘a the capital of Sudan?
No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 126 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.