Renk, South Sudan

Renk is a town in South Sudan.

Location
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 km, by road, north of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country. 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.

Population
In the 2008, the population of the town was about 69,079.

Transportation
There is one main road that goes through town. Towards the south, it leads, after passing through several smaller towns, to the city of Malakal, in Upper Nile State, South Sudan. Towards the north, the road leads to the twin cities of Rabak and Kosti in White Nile State, in the Republic of Sudan. Renk is also served by Renk Airport.

Economy
The economy of Renk and surrounding Renk County is primarily dependent on subsistence agriculture and nomadic animal husbandry. However, seismic studies have identified significant petroleum deposits in Renk County and other areas of Upper Nile State. 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
 * A branch of Ivory Bank
 * A branch of Nile Commercial Bank
 * A branch of Upper Nile University