Rumbek Population 2026

Rumbek has a population of 32,083, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇸 South Sudan, located in Lakes. Roughly 0.3% of South Sudan's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Juba, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,083

Rank in South Sudan

#11

Coordinates

6.81°N, 29.68°E

~428 m elevation · Africa/Juba

Distance to capital (Juba)

303 km

188 miles, straight line

Cities near Rumbek

Tonj17,338 people · ~122 km away
Leer17,827 people · ~174 km away
Wau127,384 people · ~211 km away
Bor26,782 people · ~218 km away
Kuacjok78,000 people · ~250 km away
Gogrial44,600 people · ~259 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rumbek?

Rumbek has a population of 32,083 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in South Sudan.

What region is Rumbek in?

Rumbek is located in Lakes, South Sudan.

Is Rumbek the capital of South Sudan?

No, the capital of South Sudan is Juba, about 303 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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