State Information: Lakes State

Photo: UNMIS/Tim McKulka

 

Nyang

General Information:
Nyang is located within the Lakes State, Southern Sudan
Population: not available
 
According to UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 15 June 10, the security situation is calm and quiet. No UN agency is present in Nyang.
 
No domestic electricity, individual generator only
Water source supply is via well
 
Accommodation:
Accommodation not available
 
Communication:
No mobile or internet coverage
 
Social Amenities:
Market open 7 days a week 7am – 8pm
Fruit, vegetables, basic goods available
 
Transport:
Accessible in rainy and dry season by road
Fuel available – diesel/petrol
No commercial transport available
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police

No medical facilities

 

Rumbek

General Information:
Rumbek is located within the Lakes State of Southern Sudan
Population: 153,000
Altitude: 420 meters
Climate: Max. temp: 36 degrees Celsius
                Min. temp: 18 degrees Celsius
                Rainy Season: May - September
 
Accommodation:
Safari Style Hotel Full Board – 88USD per night (self contained tents w/ internet services)
Contact:
Palm Tree Ltd.  Full Board – 120USD per night (self contained rooms w/ internet services)
Contact:
Southern Sudan Logistic Hotel Full Board – 80-100USD per night (tents and tukul accommodation) Contact details: amitbassi@hotmail.com
Africa Expeditions Ltd. Hotel
Deluxe tent – 88USD
Standard tent – 72USD
Contact details:
Communication:
ZAIN/MTN/GEMTEL/VIVACEL for mobile and internet coverage
 
Social Amenities:
Palm Tree and Safari restaurant and bar
Local market services and shops open on a daily basis
 
Transport:
Tuk Tuk (three wheeled taxis) and Motor bikes available for taxi services
 
UNMIS Flights available – weekly flight schedules and booking procedures attached
 
Key Facilities:
Rumbek Local Police  
Rumbek Lake State Hospital:
Contact person: Dr Hamid Mohamed; Mob: +249922160301

Dr Shams Eldeen; Mob: +249911165470


Wulu

General Information:
Wulu Town is located within the Lakes State, Southern Sudan
Population: 40,000
 
Road link to Rumbek, 36 km north of Wulu Town
 
According to UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 15 June 10, the security situation is unstable No presence of UN agency or NGO’s in this area
 
No domestic electricity, individual generator only
Water source supply is via well
 
Accommodation:
No accommodation available
 
Communication:
Zain  and MTN  for mobile phone coverage only
 
Social Amenities:
No restaurants available
Market open 7 days a week
Fruit, vegetables, very basic goods available
 
Transport:
Accessible in rainy and dry season by road
Fuel not available
Local Buses (Rumbek-Wulu-Juba)
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police – information not provided
Medical services – information not provided