Juba
Capital and largest city of South Sudan
Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of the Central Equatoria State. It is the most recently declared national capital and had a population of 525,953 in 2017. It has an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi), with the metropolitan area covering 336 km2 (130 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 500,088
- Coordinates
- 4.852, 31.582
- Timezone
- Africa/Juba
- Elevation
- 550 m
Overview of Juba
Located in South Sudan, Juba is best described as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 500,088. The altitude here is around 550 m. A useful hint when you budget your days. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and water sports. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Juba
Nature in Juba
(21)Under nature, Juba is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. The full list runs to 21 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Juba.
Culture in Juba
(18)Juba's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. All of it is drawn from Juba's recorded activities. 18 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Juba
(15)On the water sports side, Juba offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Paddle. Everything listed here comes from what Juba is actually tagged with. 15 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Juba
(14)Sports in Juba covers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. The full list runs to 14 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Juba.
Adventure in Juba
(13)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Juba. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Juba
(10)Juba records Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events under nightlife. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Juba. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Wellness in Juba
(7)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms as wellness options here. The full list runs to 7 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Juba.
Family in Juba
(4)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Juba. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Juba
(2)The shopping shortlist for Juba: Food and Shopping. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Juba. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Juba
(2)Other activities in Juba covers Fishing and Secret. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Juba.
Best time to visit Juba
Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Juba sits on major routes, so arrival options are broad and moving around is easy. Juba runs on Africa/Juba time.
Similar destinations
Places near Juba that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Juba known for?
- In South Sudan, Juba stands out for nature, culture and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 500,088-strong destination.
- What can you do in Juba?
- Options in Juba run to Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Juba?
- Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Juba located?
- You will find Juba in South Sudan. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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