Rumbek North County
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Country
South Sudan
South SudanRumbek North County | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Sudan |
| State | Lakes State |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,590 sq mi (4,110 km2) |
| Population (2017 estimate[1]) | |
• Total | 65,297 |
| • Density | 41/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Rumbek North County is an administrative area (county) located in Lakes State, South Sudan.[2][3] In August 2016, portions of Rumbek North County were split in order to create Aloor County and Malueth County.[4][5] On January 21, 2024, seven people were shot in the county after a bull triggered a fight.[6] On February 21, 2025, two students were shot and killed in a swamp in the county.[7]