Atbara
Atbara
عطبرة | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 17°43′N 33°59′E / 17.717°N 33.983°E | |
| Country | Sudan |
| State | River Nile |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 134,586 |
Atbara (sometimes Atbarah) (Arabic: عطبرة ʿAṭbarah) is a city located in River Nile State in northeastern Sudan.
Because of its links to the railway industry, Atbara is also known as the 'Railway City'.
Atbara's population was recorded as 134,586 during the 2008 census.