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Malakal

Upper Nile, South Sudan · Africa

About Malakal

Malakal sits on the route: 1 hours from Kodok.

Malakal is a city located in Upper Nile, South Sudan. With a population of 160,765, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Malakal sits in South Sudan. It's in the Africa/Juba time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Malakal to your route.

About Malakal

Malakal is a city in South Sudan, serving as the capital of Upper Nile State in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan, along the White Nile River. It also serves as the headquarter of Malakal County and it served as the headquarter of Upper Nile Region from the 1970s to the late 1990s.

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Where is Malakal located?

Malakal is located in Upper Nile, South Sudan, Africa. The coordinates are 9.5334 latitude, 31.6605 longitude.

What is the population of Malakal?

Malakal has a population of approximately 160,765 people, making it a city in South Sudan.

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Quick Information

Population
160,765
Continent
Africa
Country
South Sudan
Region
Upper Nile
Timezone
Africa/Juba
Coordinates
9.5334, 31.6605

Tags

AfricaSouth SudanUpper NileCity

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Malakal.

Kodok

🇸🇸 South Sudan

63 km awayPop. 7,709

Talodi

🇸🇩 Sudan

186 km awayPop. 13,188

Leer

🇸🇸 South Sudan

216 km awayPop. 17,827

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