Renk is located in the Renk County of Upper Nile State, in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan, close to the International border with the Republic of Sudan. Its location lies approximately 970 kilometres (600 mi), by road, north of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country.[1] 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 White Nile River. With the attainment of independence by South Sudan, on 9 July 2011, the town is poised to grow in size and economic significance, in the years to come.
The economy of Renk and surrounding Renk County is primarily dependent on subsistence agriculture and nomadic animal husbandry.[4] However, seismic studies have identified significant petroleum deposits in Renk County and other areas of Upper Nile State.[5] 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 Malakal–Rabak Road – The Road passes through town in a north to south direction
The White Nile – The town of Renk lies on the eastern bank of the river
Renk Airport – Civilian airport serving the town ad neighboring communities
