What is the Capital of South Sudan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of South Sudan is Juba. South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa, with a population of 15,786,898. The official currency is the South Sudanese pound and the primary language spoken is English.
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Juba at a glance
| Capital city | Juba |
|---|---|
| Country | South Sudan (Republic of South Sudan) |
| Region | Middle Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 15,786,898 (75th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (SSP) |
| Calling code | +211 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering South Sudan
- Bangui, capital of Central African Republic
- Kinshasa, capital of DR Congo
- Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia
- Nairobi, capital of Kenya
- Khartoum, capital of Sudan
- Kampala, capital of Uganda
South Sudan in context
- South Sudan covers 619,745 km², making it the 43rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 25 people per km² ranks 162nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda.
- South Sudan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 15,786,898 people, South Sudan holds about 6.8% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- South Sudan is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of South Sudan — FAQ
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
Is Juba the largest city in South Sudan?
Yes — Juba is both the capital and the largest city of South Sudan.
What country is Juba in?
Juba is the capital city of South Sudan.
What continent is Juba in?
Juba, the capital of South Sudan, is located in Africa.
Is Juba the capital of South Sudan?
Yes — Juba is the capital of South Sudan (official name: Republic of South Sudan).
Juba is the capital of which country?
Juba is the capital of South Sudan, in Middle Africa.
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