Zalinjay Population 2026
Zalinjay has a population of 35,061, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in Central Darfur. Roughly 0.1% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,061
Rank in Sudan
#47
Coordinates
12.91°N, 23.47°E
~891 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum
Distance to capital (Khartoum)
1,020 km
633 miles, straight line
Cities near Zalinjay
- Kas55,255 people · ~99 km away
- Kabkābīyah42,376 people · ~106 km away
- 'Ārdamatā55,637 people · ~124 km away
- Al-Junaynah162,981 people · ~126 km away
- El Geneina Fort134,264 people · ~126 km away
- Nyala565,734 people · ~181 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zalinjay?
Zalinjay has a population of 35,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Sudan.
What region is Zalinjay in?
Zalinjay is located in Central Darfur, Sudan.
Is Zalinjay the capital of Sudan?
No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 1,020 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.