
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Barah, a city in North Kordofan, Sudan in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Barah — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Barah | |
| District / County | Bara | |
| State | North Kordofan | |
| Country | Sudan | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,969 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North Kordofan | #4 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Sudanese Pound | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SDG | |
| Symbol | ج.س. | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +249 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sd | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 478 | |
| In Feet | 1,568 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 13.7 | |
| Longitude | 30.37 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.7° N 30.367° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 41' 60" N 30° 22' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 42' N 30° 22' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Kordofan Capital | 60 km South-Southwest of El-Obeid | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kodok, South Sudan (464 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:22 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Khartoum |
Barah is a city situated in North Kordofan, Sudan, within Africa. It falls under Bara, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Barah as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North Kordofan
The latitude and longitude of Barah pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 478 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Barah on the map
Barah runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Barah run on Sudanese Pound (SDG), shown with the symbol ج.س.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Barah exchange rates
To ring a number in Barah from outside Sudan, dial +249 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Barah and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Barah ranks #4 of 4 cities in North Kordofan. It lies about 60 km South-Southwest of El-Obeid, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Kordofan market. › Cities near Barah
Barah has a recorded population of approximately 16,969 people. That places it #4 of 4 cities with population data in North Kordofan. Browse more cities in North Kordofan for comparison.
Barah sits within Bara, is part of North Kordofan in Sudan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Barah keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 06:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Barah price in Sudanese pound (SDG), written with the symbol ج.س.. Check live rates on our Barah currency page.
Barah is about 60 km South-Southwest of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. See cities near Barah for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Barah lands you closest to Kodok, South Sudan, about 464 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Barah sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.