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Omdurman, Sudan

Major city · Population 1.8M

Omdurman is the 2nd largest city in Sudan with a population of approximately 1,849,659 people as of 2026. This makes it the 226th largest city in the world, accounting for 3.58% of Sudan's total population of 51.7M. Omdurman is classified as a major city and operates in the Africa/Khartoum timezone. The average annual temperature is 30.1°C with 113 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 389 meters above sea level.

Population

1,849,659

Global Rank

#226

Country Rank

#2

% of Sudan

3.58%

Avg Temperature

30.1°C

Annual Rainfall

113 mm

Elevation

389 m

Timezone

Africa/Khartoum

Omdurman on the Map

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Climate in Omdurman

Omdurman's warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Aug with 81 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

22.9°C
Jan
24.5°C
Feb
30.1°C
Mar
32.6°C
Apr
35.3°C
May
35.7°C
Jun
33°C
Jul
27.7°C
Aug
33.1°C
Sep
33.4°C
Oct
27.6°C
Nov
25°C
Dec
22.9°C35.7°C

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm
Jan
0 mm
Feb
0 mm
Mar
0 mm
Apr
0 mm
May
0 mm
Jun
14 mm
Jul
81 mm
Aug
18 mm
Sep
0 mm
Oct
0 mm
Nov
0 mm
Dec

Sudan at a Glance

Country Population

51,662,000

Capital

Khartoum

Region

Northern Africa

Major Cities

23

GDP per Capita

$985

Life Expectancy

66.3 years

Urban Population

34.9%

Growth Rate

0.02%

Other Major Cities in Sudan

Khartoum
2.0M
Khartoum North
1.0M
Nyala
566K
Port Sudan
490K
Kassala
401K
El Obeid
393K
Al Qadarif
364K
Kosti
345K
Wad Medani
333K
El Daein
265K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Omdurman with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Omdurman by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Khartoum North1,012,2116 km
Khartoum1,974,64712 km
Al Manāqil128,297165 km
Wad Medani332,714178 km
Sennar130,122259 km
Ad-Damir103,941269 km
Rabak135,281275 km
Kosti345,068277 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Omdurman?

The population of Omdurman, Sudan is approximately 1,849,659 people, making it the 226th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Sudan.

Is Omdurman the capital of Sudan?

No, the capital of Sudan is Khartoum. Omdurman is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Omdurman?

Omdurman has an average annual temperature of 30.1°C and receives 113 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Omdurman in?

Omdurman is in the Africa/Khartoum timezone.