Singa Population 2026

Singa has a population of 250,000, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Sennar. Roughly 0.5% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 7.9× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

250,000

Rank in Sudan

#13

Coordinates

13.15°N, 33.93°E

~441 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

307 km

191 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sennar

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
Sennar	130,122	#18
As Sūkī	33,524	#49
Maiurno	28,727	#55
Kināna	26,233	#58
Ad-Dindar	25,567	#61
Umm Shawkah	20,302	#67
Ad Dindar	15,144	#75

Cities near Singa

As Sūkī33,524 people · ~19 km away
Umm Shawkah20,302 people · ~26 km away
Ad Dindar15,144 people · ~26 km away
Ad-Dindar25,567 people · ~27 km away
Maiurno28,727 people · ~41 km away
Sennar130,122 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Singa?

Singa has a population of 250,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Singa in?

Singa is located in Sennar, Sudan.

Is Singa the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 307 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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