Atbara

Atbara (sometimes Atbarah) (Arabic: عطبرة ʿAṭbarah) is a city located in River Nile State in northeastern Sudan.

Atbara
عطبرة
City
Atbara
Location in Sudan
Coordinates: 17°43′N 33°59′E
Country Sudan
StateRiver Nile
Population
 (2008)
  Total134,586

Because of its links to the railway industry, Atbara is also known as the "Railway City'.

Atbara's population was recorded as 134,586 during the 2008 census.

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