Current Date And Time In Lakes, South Sudan
Sunday, 12 July 2026
04:22:05 EAT
Capital: Rumbek
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 781,000
Area: 43,595.08 km²
State Code: LK
Find states and regions closest to Lakes 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 Lakes from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Warrap | 138 mi | 221 km | 119 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Equatoria | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Unity | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Central Equatoria | 163 mi | 263 km | 142 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Jonglei | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Haut-Uele | 238 mi | 383 km | 207 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 255 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Equatoria | 261 mi | 419 km | 226 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Upper Nile | 295 mi | 474 km | 256 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Haut-Mbomou | 310 mi | 499 km | 269 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Lakes by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lakes 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 Lakes. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes (You) | South Sudan | 781,000 | 43,595 | 19.78 |
| Warrap | South Sudan | 1,044,000 | 31,027 | 22.91 |
| Western Equatoria | South Sudan | 707,000 | 79,343 | 8.91 |
| Unity | South Sudan | 734,000 | 35,956 | 19.40 |
| Central Equatoria | South Sudan | 1,542,000 | 43,033 | 35.83 |
| Jonglei | South Sudan | 1,501,000 | 122,479 | 12.25 |
| Haut-Uele | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 89,683 | — |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | South Sudan | 850,000 | 33,558 | 27.83 |
| Eastern Equatoria | South Sudan | 1,003,000 | 82,542 | 12.15 |
| Upper Nile | South Sudan | 1,131,000 | 77,773 | 14.63 |
| Haut-Mbomou | Central African Republic | 39,543 | 55,530 | 0.30 |
How does Lakes 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 Lakes 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 |
Lakes is a state or region within South Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lakes 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 Lakes 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 Lakes 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 Lakes.
Knowing the distance from Lakes 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 Lakes map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Lakes 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 Lakes 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 Lakes 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.
