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Yei, South Sudan
Central Equatoria · South Sudan
Yei is a large city in Central Equatoria, South Sudan with a population of 260,720. Elevation: 2,743 ft (836 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yei
Yei River County is an administrative area in Central Equatoria with a large population of people who settled in that particular county.
People
Climate
| Population | 260,720 |
| Population Density | 821 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.0944°, 30.6764° |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
| Country | 🇸🇸 South Sudan |
| State / Province | Central Equatoria |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yei
Yei is a large city in South Sudan (Central Equatoria) with a population of 260,720. The city sits at an elevation of 2,743 feet (836 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Juba.
Climate in Yei
Yei has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.2°C), the coldest is Aug (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 1509 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above South Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Area | 317.7 sq mi (822.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 821/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.0944°N, 30.6764°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in |
Yei has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Yei
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Training Centre (CTC) | College | - | , |
| Crop Training Centre (CTC) | College | - | , |
| CWEP ITC | College | - | , |
| Yei Teacher Training Collage | College | - | , |
Schools in Yei
67+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAR EL SALAAM PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Yei Demonstration Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| kinji pramiry school | - | - | - | - |
| Christ the King School | - | - | - | - |
| Logo 2 Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalon Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| EPC Nehemiah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nehemiah Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| EPC Nehemiah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanjoro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| mahat primary school | - | - | - | - |
| st joseph lutaya secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| lutaya primary school | - | - | - | - |
| emmanuel kintergarden nursery school | - | - | - | - |
| st paul secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Peremasu School | - | - | - | - |
| Yei Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Immanuel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| st joseph lutaya secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| mahat primary school | - | - | - | - |
| st paul secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| kinji pramiry school | - | - | - | - |
| DAR EL SALAAM PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Yei Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nile High Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lomoku Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| st joseph lutaya secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| peace primary school | - | - | - | - |
| peace primary school | - | - | - | - |
| New Generation Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| seventh day adventist primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Lizira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Immanuel Secondary School and Voicational School | - | - | - | - |
| Jigomoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| DAR EL SALAAM PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Yei Demonstration Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| kinji pramiry school | - | - | - | - |
| Christ the King School | - | - | - | - |
| Logo 2 Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalon Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| EPC Nehemiah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nehemiah Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| EPC Nehemiah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanjoro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| mahat primary school | - | - | - | - |
| st joseph lutaya secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| lutaya primary school | - | - | - | - |
| emmanuel kintergarden nursery school | - | - | - | - |
| st paul secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Peremasu School | - | - | - | - |
| Alero School | - | - | - | - |
| Yei Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jigomoni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Immanuel Secondary School and Voicational School | - | - | - | - |
| Lizira Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| seventh day adventist primary school | - | - | - | - |
| New Generation Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| peace primary school | - | - | - | - |
| peace primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Immanuel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lomoku Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nile High Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yei Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| DAR EL SALAAM PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| kinji pramiry school | - | - | - | - |
| st paul secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| mahat primary school | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yei
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Yei
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth Market | |||||
| lutaya market yei | |||||
| lutaya market yei | |||||
| Yei Central Market |
Hotels in Yei
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yei
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yei
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yei
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yei
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yei
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koboko Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yei Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yei
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Yei Post Office | |
| Yei Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yei
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Christ the King | |
| Cathedral of Christ the King | |
| ECS Dinka Congregation | |
| ECS Dinka Congregation | |
| ECS St. Phillip Church zamba | |
| ECS St. Phillip Church zamba | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| jamia | |
| New Generetion Church | |
| New Generetion Church | |
| seventh day adventist church | |
| seventh day adventist church | |
| st paul luzira church | |
| st paul luzira church |
Quick Facts
Around Yei
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇸🇸 About South Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions About Yei
What is the population of Yei?
Yei has a population of 260,720 residents and is located in South Sudan. The population density is 821 people per square mile, spread across 317.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yei?
Yei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.