Winejok Population 2026

Winejok has a population of 300,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇸🇸 South Sudan, located in Northern Bahr al Ghazal. Roughly 2.4% of South Sudan's population lives here. It is about 1.5× smaller than Juba, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Winejok (capital Juba shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
300,000
Rank in South Sudan
#2
Coordinates
9.01°N, 27.57°E
~419 m elevation · Africa/Juba
Distance to capital (Juba)
640 km
397 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Bahr al Ghazal

CityPopulationRank in South Sudan
Aweil38,745#10

Cities near Winejok

  • Aweil38,745 people · ~34 km away
  • Gogrial44,600 people · ~79 km away
  • Kuacjok78,000 people · ~91 km away
  • Wau127,384 people · ~153 km away
  • Tonj17,338 people · ~228 km away
  • Leer17,827 people · ~293 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Winejok?
Winejok has a population of 300,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in South Sudan.
What region is Winejok in?
Winejok is located in Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan.
Is Winejok the capital of South Sudan?
No, the capital of South Sudan is Juba, about 640 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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