Umm Ruwaba Population 2026

Umm Ruwaba has a population of 56,833, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in North Kordofan. Roughly 0.1% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,833

Rank in Sudan

#31

Coordinates

12.91°N, 31.22°E

~457 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

327 km

203 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kordofan

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
El Obeid	393,311	#7
Ar Rahad	36,518	#45
Bārah	16,969	#74

Cities near Umm Ruwaba

Ar Rahad36,518 people · ~65 km away
Tandaltī31,329 people · ~72 km away
El Obeid393,311 people · ~113 km away
Bārah16,969 people · ~127 km away
Al Jazeera Aba21,683 people · ~158 km away
Kosti345,068 people · ~159 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Umm Ruwaba?

Umm Ruwaba has a population of 56,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Umm Ruwaba in?

Umm Ruwaba is located in North Kordofan, Sudan.

Is Umm Ruwaba the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 327 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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