Juba: population and official figures
What is the population of Juba?
Juba, the capital of South Sudan, had 230,195 inhabitants (city proper) on 21 April 2008, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Juba rank among cities in South Sudan?
Of the 3 cities the UN table lists for South Sudan (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Juba?
Women and girls made up 43.8% of residents (100,768 female, 129,427 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow big is Juba?
It covers 56 km², about 4,111 people per km².
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Juba?
In South Sudan, cities and towns are run by bomas: Boma administrators and chiefs. Basic administrative unit, with deconcentrated powers.
How local power works in South Sudan
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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