Al Ubayyid (El Obeid), North Kordofan
Al Ubayyid: City and capital of North Kurdufan, Sudan
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Quick Facts about El Obeid
| Population : | 418,280 |
| Country : | Sudan |
| State : | North Kordofan (Sudan) |
| Altitude : | 1,864 feet / 568 meters |
| Capital city : | El Obeid is capital of North Kordofan |
| Time Zone : | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time : | 09:03:39 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
El Obeid is located at 13°11'3"N 30°13'0"E (13.1842100, 30.2166900).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1993 | 229,425 | - | population estimation |
| 2013 | 418,280 | 45.15% | population estimation |
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