
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Umm Ruwaba, 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 Umm Ruwaba — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Umm Ruwaba | |
| State | North Kordofan | |
| Country | Sudan | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 56,833 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Kordofan | #2 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 | 457 | |
| In Feet | 1,499 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.91 | |
| Longitude | 31.22 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.906° N 31.216° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 54' 22" N 31° 12' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 54.37' N 31° 12.95' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Kordofan Capital | 113 km West-Northwest of El-Obeid | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kodok, South Sudan (349 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 | 🔥 05:41 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:18 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Khartoum |
Umm Ruwaba is a city situated in North Kordofan, Sudan, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Umm Ruwaba as a Populated Place. 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 Umm Ruwaba pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 457 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Umm Ruwaba on the map
Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba 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. › Umm Ruwaba exchange rates
To ring a number in Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Umm Ruwaba ranks #2 of 4 cities in North Kordofan. It lies about 113 km West-Northwest 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 Umm Ruwaba
Umm Ruwaba has a recorded population of approximately 56,833 people. That places it #2 of 4 cities with population data in North Kordofan. Browse more cities in North Kordofan for comparison.
Umm Ruwaba is part of North Kordofan in Sudan. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Umm Ruwaba keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:41 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Umm Ruwaba price in Sudanese pound (SDG), written with the symbol ج.س.. Check live rates on our Umm Ruwaba currency page.
Umm Ruwaba is about 113 km West-Northwest of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. See cities near Umm Ruwaba for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Umm Ruwaba lands you closest to Kodok, South Sudan, about 349 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Umm Ruwaba sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.