Wau
City in Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan
Wau is a town, locally referred to as a city, in northwestern South Sudan on the western bank of the Jur River. It is the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal region in South Sudan. It lies approximately 650 kilometres (400 mi) northwest of the capital, Juba. It is a diverse small urban center (town) and a trading hub. The city has been a municipality since 2012 and is governed by a mayor who the state governor usually appoints. The city consists of several neighborhoods including Nazareth, Hai Fahal, Sika Hadid, and Daraja.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 320,752
- Coordinates
- 7.701, 27.990
- Timezone
- Africa/Juba
- Elevation
- 438 m
Overview of Wau
Located in South Sudan, Wau is best described as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 320,752. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and sports.
Things to do in Wau
Nature in Wau
(21)Nature in Wau covers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 21 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wau.
Culture in Wau
(15)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. It is a direct read of Wau's activity profile. That is 15 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Wau
(12)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. Counting everything, 12 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wau.
Adventure in Wau
(11)Wau's adventure entries include Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Everything listed here comes from what Wau is actually tagged with. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Wau
(10)On the nightlife side, Wau offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Everything listed here comes from what Wau is actually tagged with. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Wau
(9)On the water sports side, Wau offers Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Rafting. It is a direct read of Wau's activity profile. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Wellness in Wau
(6)Wellness in Wau covers Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wau.
Family in Wau
(4)Wau records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Wau's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Wau
(2)Wau's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Wau is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Wau
(2)Under other activities, Wau is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wau.
Best time to visit Wau
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Wau rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Africa/Juba.
Similar destinations
Places near Wau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wau known for?
- Wau is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in South Sudan with around 320,752 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Wau?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Wau. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Wau?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Wau located?
- Administratively, Wau sits in South Sudan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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