Juba Population 2026 capital

Juba has a population of 450,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇸🇸 South Sudan, located in Central Equatoria. Roughly 3.6% of South Sudan's population lives here. Juba is the capital of South Sudan.

Location of Juba. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

450,000

Rank in South Sudan

Coordinates

4.85°N, 31.58°E

~518 m elevation · Africa/Juba

Other big cities in Central Equatoria

City	Population	Rank in South Sudan
Yei	260,720	#3

Cities near Juba

Torit20,048 people · ~120 km away
Yei260,720 people · ~131 km away
Pajok49,000 people · ~148 km away
Bor26,782 people · ~151 km away
Rumbek32,083 people · ~303 km away
Yambio40,382 people · ~355 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Juba?

Juba has a population of 450,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in South Sudan.

What region is Juba in?

Juba is located in Central Equatoria, South Sudan.

Is Juba the capital of South Sudan?

Yes, Juba is the capital of South Sudan.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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