Map of Malakal, South Sudan

Malakal is the administrative centre of Upper Nile, South Sudan, with a population of about 160,765. It lies at 9.5334°N, 31.6605°E. Malakal is about 521 km (324 mi) north of Juba, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Abu Jibeha, 219 km to the north.

Malakal at a glance

Where is Malakal?

• The 4th largest city in South Sudan by recorded population.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 34 min on the shortest day to 12 h 41 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Malakal

• Abu Jibeha — 219 km north, Sudan
• Kadugli — 269 km northwest, Sudan
• Āsosa — 320 km east, Ethiopia
• Gambēla — 351 km southeast, Ethiopia
• Dilling — 356 km northwest, Sudan
• Dembī Dolo — 362 km east, Ethiopia
• Ar Rahad — 371 km north, Sudan
• Umm Ruwaba — 378 km north, Sudan
• Ad-Damazin — 387 km northeast, Sudan
• Ar Ruseris — 395 km northeast, Sudan

Largest cities in South Sudan

• Juba — 450,000
• Winejok — 300,000
• Yei — 260,720
• Wau — 127,384
• Kuacjok — 78,000
• Pajok — 49,000
• Gogrial — 44,600
• Yambio — 40,382
• Aweil — 38,745

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Sources: place names, coordinates, populations and time zones from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0, data retrieved October 2026). Population figures are the latest values recorded in GeoNames; depending on the country they refer to the city proper, a municipality or a wider urban area, so they can differ from census or metro-area figures. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.