Current Date And Time In Jonglei, South Sudan
Sunday, 12 July 2026
05:13:28 EAT
Capital: Bor
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,501,000
Area: 122,479.00 km²
State Code: JG
Find states and regions closest to Jonglei in South Sudan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across South Sudan and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in South Sudan
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Jonglei from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Eastern Equatoria | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Lakes | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Gambela | 170 mi | 273 km | 147 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Upper Nile | 189 mi | 304 km | 164 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Central Equatoria | 193 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Unity | 213 mi | 343 km | 185 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Warrap | 262 mi | 422 km | 228 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Southern Kordofan | 284 mi | 458 km | 247 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Northern Region | 298 mi | 480 km | 259 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Western Equatoria | 306 mi | 493 km | 266 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Jonglei by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Jonglei supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Jonglei. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonglei (You) | South Sudan | 1,501,000 | 122,479 | 12.25 |
| Eastern Equatoria | South Sudan | 1,003,000 | 82,542 | 12.15 |
| Lakes | South Sudan | 781,000 | 43,595 | 19.78 |
| Gambela | Ethiopia | — | 29,783 | — |
| Upper Nile | South Sudan | 1,131,000 | 77,773 | 14.63 |
| Central Equatoria | South Sudan | 1,542,000 | 43,033 | 35.83 |
| Unity | South Sudan | 734,000 | 35,956 | 19.40 |
| Warrap | South Sudan | 1,044,000 | 31,027 | 22.91 |
| Southern Kordofan | Sudan | — | 79,470 | — |
| Northern Region | Uganda | 5,345,964 | 85,392 | 35.51 |
| Western Equatoria | South Sudan | 707,000 | 79,343 | 8.91 |
How does Jonglei rank within South Sudan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Jonglei appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Central Equatoria | 1,542,000 |
| Jonglei ⭐ | 1,501,000 |
| Upper Nile | 1,131,000 |
| Warrap | 1,044,000 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 1,003,000 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 850,000 |
| Lakes | 781,000 |
| Unity | 734,000 |
| Western Equatoria | 707,000 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | 441,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Jonglei ⭐ | 122,479 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | 91,080 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 82,542 |
| Western Equatoria | 79,343 |
| Upper Nile | 77,773 |
| Lakes | 43,595 |
| Central Equatoria | 43,033 |
| Unity | 35,956 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 33,558 |
| Warrap | 31,027 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Central Equatoria | 35.83 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 27.83 |
| Warrap | 22.91 |
| Lakes | 19.78 |
| Unity | 19.40 |
| Upper Nile | 14.63 |
| Jonglei ⭐ | 12.25 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 12.15 |
| Western Equatoria | 8.91 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal | 4.70 |
Jonglei is a state or region within South Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Jonglei is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Jonglei by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Sudan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Jonglei using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Jonglei.
Knowing the distance from Jonglei to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across South Sudan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Jonglei map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Jonglei to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Jonglei table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Jonglei below the states table, or compare all South Sudan states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and South Sudan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
