Largest Cities in South Sudan

Top 22 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · South Sudan

Largest Cities — South Sudan

1 Juba 01 450,000

2 Winejok 05 300,000

3 Yei 01 260,720

4 Malakal 07 160,765

5 Wau 09 127,384

6 Kuacjok 08 78,000

7 Pajok 02 49,000

8 Gogrial 08 44,600

9 Yambio 10 40,382

10 Aweil 05 38,745

11 Rumbek 04 32,083

12 Bor 03 26,782

13 Torit 02 20,048

14 Leer 06 17,827

15 Tonj 08 17,338

16 Kafia Kingi 09 16,000

17 Maridi 10 14,224

18 Yirol 04 11,650

19 Tambura 10 9,500

20 Kodok 07 7,709

21 Bentiu 06 7,653

22 Kapoeta 02 7,042

The largest cities in South Sudan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Juba leads with a population of 450,000, followed by Winejok and Yei. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Juba's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 01 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,298,869.

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