Renk is a town in northern

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, in Upper Nile State.

Location

Renk is located in the Renk County of Upper Nile State, in the

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region of

, close to the International border with the Republic of Sudan. Its location lies approximately , by road, north of

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, 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

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. With the attainment of

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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, serving as the capital of Upper Nile (state), Upper Nile State in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan, along the White Nile, White Nile River. It also serves as the headquarter of Malakal County and it us ...

, in Upper Nile State,

. 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

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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

– Rabak Road – passes through town north to south * The

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– 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 * A branch of Upper Nile University

References

External links

Location of Renk at Google MapsNeeds Assessment Study of Renk County In 2008
{{Upper Nile Populated places in Upper Nile (state) Renk County