Kuacjok Population 2026

Kuacjok has a population of 78,000, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇸🇸 South Sudan, located in Warrap. Roughly 0.6% of South Sudan's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Juba, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kuacjok (capital Juba shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

78,000

Rank in South Sudan

Coordinates

8.30°N, 27.98°E

~428 m elevation · Africa/Juba

Distance to capital (Juba)

553 km

343 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Warrap

City	Population	Rank in South Sudan
Gogrial	44,600	#8
Tonj	17,338	#15

Cities near Kuacjok

Gogrial44,600 people · ~29 km away
Wau127,384 people · ~67 km away
Aweil38,745 people · ~82 km away
Winejok300,000 people · ~91 km away
Tonj17,338 people · ~138 km away
Leer17,827 people · ~238 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kuacjok?

Kuacjok has a population of 78,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in South Sudan.

What region is Kuacjok in?

Kuacjok is located in Warrap, South Sudan.

Is Kuacjok the capital of South Sudan?

No, the capital of South Sudan is Juba, about 553 km away.

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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