Umm Shawkah Population 2026
Umm Shawkah has a population of 20,302, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Sennar. It is about 97× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,302
Rank in Sudan
#67
Coordinates
13.32°N, 33.77°E
~431 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum
Distance to capital (Khartoum)
282 km
175 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Umm Shawkah?
Umm Shawkah has a population of 20,302 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Sudan.
What region is Umm Shawkah in?
Umm Shawkah is located in Sennar, Sudan.
Is Umm Shawkah the capital of Sudan?
No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 282 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.