Omdurman
Sudan's cultural capital, Omdurman sits on the western bank of the Nile across from Khartoum, forming part of the country's sprawling metropolitan core. The city holds Sudan's national parliament, major broadcasting studios, and the Nile Mosque, alongside some of the country's most significant commercial districts. The Nile runs along its edge, and the city is known as a hub of Sudanese cultural and civic life.
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- Population1,849,659
- Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.8 km4.8 mi
Nearest airports
Omdurman: quick answers
Where is Omdurman?
Omdurman is in Sudan, about 12 km7.4 miles in a straight line from Khartoum.
How do you get to Omdurman?
The nearest airport is Khartoum (KRT), about 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Omdurman?
The warmest month is May, averaging 34°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is August, with about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Omdurman?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 31 restaurants and 41 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.