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Juba, South Sudan
Central Equatoria · South Sudan
Juba is a large city in Central Equatoria, South Sudan with a population of 450,000. Elevation: 1,699 ft (518 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Juba
Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of the Central Equatoria State. It is the most recently declared national capital and had a population of 525,953 in 2017. It has an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi), with the metropolitan area covering 336 km2 (130 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 450,000 |
| Population Density | 22,410 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.8517°, 31.5825° |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
| Country | 🇸🇸 South Sudan |
| State / Province | Central Equatoria |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (984 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Juba
Juba is a large city in South Sudan (Central Equatoria) with a population of 450,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet (518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Juba.
Climate in Juba
Juba has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Feb (30.5°C), the coldest is Aug (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1033 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above South Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8517°N, 31.5825°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in |
Juba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in July to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Juba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gwynne School of Theology | College | - | Visit → |
| Catholic University of South Sudan | University | - | , |
| GRA | College | - | , |
| St Mary's College | University | - | , |
| St Paul's National Major Seminary | College | - | , |
| Um Duruman Islamic University | University | - | , |
| University of Juba | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Juba | University | - | , |
Schools in Juba
93+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba One Primary School (Boys & Girls) | - | - | - | - |
| St. Daniel Comboni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soketha Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Teresa Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Atlabara West Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulluk West Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulluk West Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| JCC Kindergarden and Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Libya Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Girls Secondary School Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Malakia Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Usratuna Basic Church School | - | - | - | - |
| Redeemer Day School | - | - | - | - |
| Chinese Friendship Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| House of Hope | - | - | - | - |
| City Academy Secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Amara(HS-halls) | - | - | - | - |
| University of Juba.College of comunity Studies and rural development | - | - | - | - |
| Jebel church | - | - | - | - |
| Light house school | - | - | - | - |
| Mentor primary school | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Sadaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Theresa Basic Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Mazzoldi Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Darling Wisdom Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Merkolong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Hill Private Pre & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gudele West Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Orphanage Straight Link Center OSLC | - | - | - | - |
| Mahad Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Munuki East Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Libya Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| AIC NEW FOUNDATION Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Vincent de Paul Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ephatha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seventh Day Advantist Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Yenet Pre & Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bilal Binrabah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Diocesan Model Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hai Malakal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Day Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Teachers Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Supiri Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Biar Sports Complex | - | - | - | - |
| May Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba One Primary School (Boys & Girls) | - | - | - | - |
| St. Daniel Comboni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Soketha Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Teresa Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Atlabara West Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulluk West Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulluk West Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| JCC Kindergarden and Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Libya Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Girls Secondary School Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Malakia Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Usratuna Basic Church School | - | - | - | - |
| Redeemer Day School | - | - | - | - |
| Chinese Friendship Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| House of Hope | - | - | - | - |
| City Academy Secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Amara(HS-halls) | - | - | - | - |
| University of Juba.College of comunity Studies and rural development | - | - | - | - |
| Jebel church | - | - | - | - |
| Light house school | - | - | - | - |
| Mentor primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Sadaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Theresa Basic Kindergarten | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Mazzoldi Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Darling Wisdom Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Merkolong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Hill Private Pre & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gudele West Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Orphanage Straight Link Center OSLC | - | - | - | - |
| Mahad Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Munuki East Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Libya Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| AIC NEW FOUNDATION Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Ephatha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seventh Day Advantist Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Yenet Pre & Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bilal Binrabah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Diocesan Model Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hai Malakal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Day Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Juba Teachers Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Supiri Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Biar Sports Complex | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Juba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Pacis 90.9 (UG) | christian, english | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Juba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyakuron Cultural Center | ||||
| Nyakuron Exhibition Center |
Libraries in Juba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Christian Assembly | 0.0 | |||||
| International Christian Assembly | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Juba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Market | |||||
| Custom Market | |||||
| Gabat Market | |||||
| Gudele Market | |||||
| Juba Market | |||||
| Kator Market | |||||
| Malakia Market | |||||
| Malakia Market | |||||
| Militia Market | |||||
| Rujal Mafi Market | |||||
| Suk Sita |
Hotels in Juba
73 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Juba
51 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Juba
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Juba
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Juba
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Juba
200 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Juba
8 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Juba
48 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Juba
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Juba
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Juba
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Juba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Juba
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juba International Airport | JUB | Large Airport |
| Bandingilo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Luri Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Juba
58 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' Cathedral | |
| All Saints' Cathedral | |
| Christians church | |
| Christians church | |
| Comboni Chapel | |
| Comboni Chapel | |
| ECSS Buluk | |
| ECSS Buluk | |
| ECSS Gosene Parish | |
| ECSS Gosene Parish | |
| Epicostal church | |
| Epicostal church | |
| Favor | |
| Favor | |
| Full Gospel Church Worlwide | |
| Full Gospel Church Worlwide | |
| Holy Family Chapel | |
| Holy Family Chapel | |
| Holy Rosary Church | |
| Holy Rosary Church |
Quick Facts
Around Juba
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Juba
4 places within 15 km
- • Jabal Luluri
- • Mobil -Bori
- • Nya ying
- • Secret cprner
🇸🇸 About South Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions About Juba
What is the population of Juba?
Juba has a population of 450,000 residents and is located in South Sudan. The population density is 22,410 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Juba?
Juba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.