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Kapoeta, South Sudan

Eastern Equatoria · South Sudan

Kapoeta is a small city in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan with a population of 7,042. Elevation: 2,192 ft (668 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

7,042 Population 6/sq mi density
2,192 ft Elevation 668 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
30.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Juba Timezone

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About Kapoeta

Kapoeta

Kapoeta is a town in South Sudan. It is located in Kapoeta South County, in Eastern Equatoria State, in southeastern South Sudan.

People

Population7,042
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)
Population7,042
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)
Coordinates4.7722°, 33.5914°
TimezoneAfrica/Juba
Country🇸🇸 South Sudan
State / ProvinceEastern Equatoria
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (769 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kapoeta

Kapoeta is a small city in South Sudan (Eastern Equatoria) with a population of 7,042. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet (668 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Juba.

Kapoeta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above South Sudan avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)
Area1,204.5 sq mi (3,119.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates4.7722°N, 33.5914°W
TimezoneAfrica/Juba

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below South Sudan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 25, 2022.

Jul 28, 1990 90 km N of Torit, South Sudan M5.4 120 km
Mar 29, 1991 88 km N of Torit, South Sudan M5.4 113 km
Dec 11, 1990 104 km N of Torit, South Sudan M5.0 124 km
Feb 9, 1991 87 km N of Torit, South Sudan M4.8 133 km
Jan 8, 1991 105 km N of Torit, South Sudan M4.8 134 km
Mar 29, 1991 99 km NW of Kapoeta, South Sudan M4.8 100 km
May 29, 1990 116 km N of Torit, South Sudan M4.7 137 km
Feb 3, 1991 105 km N of Torit, South Sudan M4.6 139 km
Jan 31, 1991 99 km N of Torit, South Sudan M4.6 124 km
May 26, 1990 8 km NE of Kapoeta, South Sudan M4.6 9 km
Feb 25, 2022 80 km NNW of Torit, South Sudan M4.5 150 km
Jul 28, 1990 93 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan M4.4 149 km
Feb 11, 2014 130 km E of Kapoeta, South Sudan M4.4 130 km
Jan 22, 1999 62 km NNW of Torit, South Sudan M4.3 141 km
Jun 30, 1990 97 km NNW of Torit, South Sudan M3.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
November 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Kapoeta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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Farmers Markets in Kapoeta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cow Market
Kapoeta Market

Hotels in Kapoeta

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Korkalanch
Kuleu
Mango Camp

Restaurants in Kapoeta

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delicious Hotel
Ethiopian Restaurant
Kampala Bar
Mama Hotel
Mango Camp

Gas Stations in Kapoeta

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SS #2566150175

Airports Near Kapoeta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kapoeta AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapoeta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapoeta Catholic Church

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Meteorites
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Juba
Elevation
677 m (2,221 ft)
Founded
2013

🇸🇸 About South Sudan

Capital Juba
Population 8,260,490
Area 644,329 km²
GDP per capita $1,080
HDI 0.381
Life expectancy 57.6 years
Internet users 9.3%
Urban population 21.1%
Currency SSP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +211
TLD .ss
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kapoeta

What is the population of Kapoeta?

Kapoeta has a population of 7,042 residents and is located in South Sudan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,204.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kapoeta?

Kapoeta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches.

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