Omdurman

Omdurman
أم درمان
Omdurman Market
Omdurman
Location in Sudan
Coordinates: 15°38′25″N 32°28′58″E / 15.64028°N 32.48278°E / 15.64028; 32.48278
Country Sudan
StateKhartoum State
Area
 • Total
614.9 km2 (237.4 sq mi)
Elevation
386 m (1,268 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
1,200,000
 • Rank2nd
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (CAT)

Omdurman (Arabic: أُمّ دُرمان, romanizedUmm Durmān) is a major city in Sudan. It is the second most populous city in the country, located in the State of Khartoum. Omdurman lies on the west bank of the River Nile, opposite and northwest of the capital city of Khartoum. The city acts as an important road hub, with the Nile boosting transportation even further.