Omdurman
Omdurman
أم درمان | |
|---|---|
Omdurman Market | |
| Coordinates: 15°39′N 32°29′E / 15.650°N 32.483°E | |
| Country | Sudan |
| State | Khartoum State |
| Area | |
• Total | 614.9 km2 (237.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 1,200,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Omdurman (Arabic: أم درمان, romanized: Umm 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.