Kapoeta, South Sudan
Eastern Equatoria · South Sudan
Kapoeta is a small city in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan with a population of 6,308. Elevation: 2,192 ft (668 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kapoeta
Kapoeta is a town in South Sudan. It is located in Kapoeta South County, in Eastern Equatoria State, in southeastern South Sudan.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,308 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.7722°, 33.5914° |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
| Country | 🇸🇸 South Sudan |
| State / Province | Eastern Equatoria |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.3 inches (769 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapoeta
Kapoeta is a small city in South Sudan (Eastern Equatoria) with a population of 6,308. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above South Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 1,204.5 sq mi (3,119.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7722°N, 33.5914°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Farmers Markets in Kapoeta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Market | |||||
| Kapoeta Market |
Hotels in Kapoeta
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kapoeta
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kapoeta
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kapoeta
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kapoeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapoeta
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapoeta Catholic Church |
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Meteorites Near Kapoeta
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Kapoeta.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kapoeta | 1942 |
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What is the population of Kapoeta?
Kapoeta has a population of 6,308 residents and is located in South Sudan. The population density is 5 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. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches.
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