Renk, South Sudan


Renk is a town in northern South Sudan, in Upper Nile State.

Location

Renk is located in the Renk County of Upper Nile State, in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan, close to the International border with the Republic of Sudan. Its location lies approximately, by road, north of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country. The geographical coordinates of Renk are: Latitude: 11.8300; Longitude: 32.8000.

Overview

Renk is a small but growing town, that lies on the eastern banks of the White Nile River. With the attainment of independence by South Sudan on 9 July 2011, the town is poised to grow in size and economic significance, in the years to come.

Population

In the 2008, the population of the town was about 69,079.

Transportation

There is one main road that goes through town. Towards the south, it leads, after passing through several smaller towns, to the city of Malakal, in Upper Nile State, South Sudan. Towards the north, the road leads to the twin cities of Rabak and Kosti in White Nile State, in the Republic of Sudan. Renk is also served by Renk Airport.

Economy

The economy of Renk and surrounding Renk County is primarily dependent on subsistence agriculture and nomadic animal husbandry. However, seismic studies have identified significant petroleum deposits in Renk County and other areas of Upper Nile State. The maximum exploitation of these deposits is yet to be achieved. Renk is mass agricultural, and makes about 35% gum internationally, and more than 80% of sourgum and simsim in all South Sudan.

Points of interest

The following points of interest are found in or near Renk: