Categories in Omdurman
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Omdurman
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 3,108 |
| Shopping | 1,662 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,659 |
| Education | 922 |
| Mosques | 895 |
| Restaurants | 747 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 650 |
| Cafes | 491 |
| Bakeries | 456 |
| Electronics stores | 408 |
| Car repair | 372 |
Omdurman Facts
| Area | 155.2 km² |
| Population | 2,189,249 |
| Male Population | 1,167,634 (53.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,021,615 (46.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +284.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.4% |
| Median Age | 18.2 years (Male: 17.6, Female: 18.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Al-Mulazmin, Abu Seid, Banat Gharb, Hay Al-Umda, Hay Al Arab |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.64453, 32.47773 |
Map of Omdurman
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Omdurman Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 568,862 | 1,085,778 | 1,616,623 | 2,025,502 | 2,189,249 |
| Population Density | 3,665.6 / km² | 6,996.6 / km² | 10,417.2 / km² | 13,052 / km² | 14,107.1 / km² |
Omdurman Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omdurman | +256.1% | +86.5% | +25.3% |
| Khartoum (state) | +278% | +111.2% | +45.8% |
| Sudan | +234.6% | +101.7% | +43.3% |
Omdurman Median Age
Median Age: 18.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omdurman | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Khartoum (state) | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Sudan | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Omdurman Population Density
Population Density: 14,107 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omdurman | 2.2 million | 155.2 km² | 14,107 / km² |
| Khartoum (state) | 6.9 million | 21,276.5 km² | 324 / km² |
| Sudan | 40.1 million | 1,849,893.1 km² | 21.7 / km² |
Omdurman Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Omdurman
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Omdurman
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Omdurman
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Omdurman CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omdurman | 9,641 tn | 0 tn | 62.1 tons/km² |
| Khartoum (state) | 30,108 tn | 0 tn | 1.4 tons/km² |
| Sudan | 1,160,503 tn | 0.03 tn | 0.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,641 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 62.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/93 | 12:04 PM | 4.8 | 72.5 km | 17,000 m | Sudan | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/93 | 12:20 AM | 5.5 | 89.3 km | 12,500 m | Sudan | usgs.gov |
Omdurman
Omdurman (standard Arabic Umm Durmān أم درمان) is the largest city in Sudan and Khartoum State, lying on the western banks of the River Nile, opposite the capital, Khartoum. Omdurman has a population of 2,395,159 (2008) and is the national centre of ..
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