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seat of a first-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bor is a town in Jonglei, South Sudan with 26,782 inhabitants, at 429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yirol, about 125 km to the west. The national capital Juba is about 150 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yirol Airport, about 120 km away.

Also known as: ボル · بور · Бор · 波爾 · بور، جنوبی سوڈان · Boras

Overview

Bor is city in South Sudan.

It is located in Jonglei, South Sudan.

The population is about 315,351 (2010).

The elevation is around 431 metre.

Also known as: DE Bor (Sudan), Bur (Sudan)

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Image Merol Market, Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country South Sudan
  • Located in Jonglei
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 12' 32" N, 31° 33' 31" E
  • Elevation DEM: 429 m
  • Timezone Africa/Juba
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 26,782
  • Pop. Density 12,580 p/km²
  • Built-up 33.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Pound (SSP)
  • Phone Prefix +211

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Alternate Names

ja
ボル
ar
بور
ru sr
Бор
zh
波爾
ur
بور، جنوبی سوڈان
lt
Boras
he
בור
ka
ბორი
ko
보르

Weather in Bor

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bor, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 37.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 38.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 W/m2.

Temperature
37.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,005.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 37.6 1.6 27 27 1,005.8 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 29.8 1.7 316 44 1,008.7 0.05 / 0.05 99 100.0 n/a
12h 25.3 0.9 298 61 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
18h 32.2 0.5 128 40 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 9 88.5 n/a
Tomorrow 38.5 1.8 78 23 1,005.0 0.00 / 0.00 95 734.0 n/a
30h 30.3 1.0 348 40 1,007.3 0.00 / 0.00 13 129.9 n/a
36h 27.6 0.7 347 45 1,006.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 31.0 1.1 153 38 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 91 46.4 n/a
Friday 40.2 0.6 254 19 1,004.8 0.00 / 0.00 93 564.8 n/a
54h 29.7 1.9 317 35 1,006.4 0.00 / 0.00 7 141.8 n/a
60h 26.0 1.0 233 50 1,006.7 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
66h 31.1 1.3 241 40 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 83.0 n/a
Saturday 40.3 0.0 354 21 1,004.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 789.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bor?
Now 37.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 38.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bor today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Bor?
Local time is 19:46. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bor?
Bor is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bor?
Population about 26,782.
What is the elevation of Bor?
DEM 429 m.
Where is Bor located?
It is at 6.20889, 31.55861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bor in?
It is in South Sudan.

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Last updated 2020-07-14
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