Atbara Population 2026

Atbara has a population of 112,021, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇸🇩 Sudan, located in River Nile. Roughly 0.2% of Sudan's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Khartoum, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

112,021

Rank in Sudan

#21

Coordinates

17.70°N, 33.99°E

~358 m elevation · Africa/Khartoum

Distance to capital (Khartoum)

285 km

177 miles, straight line

Other big cities in River Nile

City	Population	Rank in Sudan
Ad-Damir	103,941	#23
Shendi	63,746	#27
Berber	26,203	#59
El Bauga	19,141	#71

Cities near Atbara

Ad-Damir103,941 people · ~12 km away
Berber26,203 people · ~36 km away
El Bauga19,141 people · ~63 km away
Shendi63,746 people · ~127 km away
Kuraymah19,593 people · ~245 km away
Khartoum North1,012,211 people · ~276 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Atbara?

Atbara has a population of 112,021 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Sudan.

What region is Atbara in?

Atbara is located in River Nile, Sudan.

Is Atbara the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum, about 285 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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