Renk is a town in
South Sudan
South Sudan (; din, Paguot Thudän), officially the Republic of South Sudan ( din, Paankɔc Cuëny Thudän), is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the C ...
.
Location
Renk is located in Renk County,
Eastern Nile State
Eastern Nile was a state in South Sudan that existed between 2 October 2015 and 14 January 2017 when it was divided into Central Upper Nile State and Northern Upper Nile State. It was located in the Greater Upper Nile region and it was part of the ...
,
in the northeastern part of
South Sudan
South Sudan (; din, Paguot Thudän), officially the Republic of South Sudan ( din, Paankɔc Cuëny Thudän), is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the C ...
, 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
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by
South Sudan
South Sudan (; din, Paguot Thudän), officially the Republic of South Sudan ( din, Paankɔc Cuëny Thudän), is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the C ...
, on 9 July 2011, the town is poised to grow in size and economic significance, in the years to come.
Climate
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
Malakal is a city in South Sudan. It is the capital of Upper Nile State, South Sudan, along the White Nile River. It also serves as the headquarter of Malakal county and it used to be the headquarter of Upper Nile Region from 1970s to late 1990s.
...
, in
Upper Nile State,
South Sudan
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. Towards the north, the road leads to the twin cities of
Rabak
Rabak (ربك) is a city in south-eastern Sudan and the capital of the Sudanese state of White Nile. It is one of the major cities of Sudan, an industrial city in which are located several factories, such as the Nile Cement Company factory, the ...
and
Kosti in
White Nile State
White Nile State ( ') is one of the 18 wilayat or states of Sudan. It has an area of 39,701 km2 and an estimated population of approximately 2,493,880 people (2018 est). Since 1994 Rabak is the capital of the state; other important cities inc ...
, 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
Petroleum, also known as crude oil, or simply oil, is a naturally occurring yellowish-black liquid mixture of mainly hydrocarbons, and is found in geological formations. The name ''petroleum'' covers both naturally occurring unprocessed crud ...
deposits in Renk County and other areas of
Upper Nile State.
Map Showing Location of Petroleum Deposits In Sudan & South Sudan
/ref> The maximum exploitation of these deposits is yet to be achieved. Renk is mass agricultural, and makes about 35% Gum (Arabic) 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:
* The offices of Renk Town Council
* The headquarters of Renk County Administration
* Sudan-South Sudan Border Crossing
* The Malakal
Malakal is a city in South Sudan. It is the capital of Upper Nile State, South Sudan, along the White Nile River. It also serves as the headquarter of Malakal county and it used to be the headquarter of Upper Nile Region from 1970s to late 1990s.
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–Rabak
Rabak (ربك) is a city in south-eastern Sudan and the capital of the Sudanese state of White Nile. It is one of the major cities of Sudan, an industrial city in which are located several factories, such as the Nile Cement Company factory, the ...
Road – The Road passes through town in a north to south direction
* The White Nile
The White Nile ( ar, النيل الأبيض ') is a river in Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the other being the Blue Nile. The name comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color. ...
– The town of Renk lies on the eastern bank of the river
* Renk Airport – Civilian airport serving the town ad neighboring communities
* A branch of Ivory Bank
* A branch of Nile Commercial Bank
Nile Commercial Bank (NCB) is a commercial bank in South Sudan. It is one of the commercial banks licensed to operate in South Sudan, by the Bank of South Sudan, the national banking regulator.
The bank is an indigenous South Sudanese commercial ...
See also
* Renk Airport
* Upper Nile (state)
Upper Nile is a state in South Sudan. The White Nile flowes through the state, giving it its name. The state also shares a similar name with the region of Greater Upper Nile, of which it was part along with the states of Unity and Jonglei. It h ...
* Greater Upper Nile
The Greater Upper Nile is a region of northeastern South Sudan. It is named for the White Nile, a tributary of the Nile River in North and East Africa.
History
The Greater Upper Nile region seceded from the Republic of Sudan on 9 July 2011 al ...
References
External links
Location of Renk at Google Maps
Needs Assessment Study of Renk County In 2008
{{Upper Nile
Populated places in Upper Nile (state)
Greater Upper Nile