Its location lies approximately 970 kilometres (600 mi), by road, north of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country.

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.

Towards the north, the road leads to the twin cities of Rabak and Kosti in White Nile State, in the Republic of Sudan.

[4] However, seismic studies have identified significant petroleum deposits in Renk County and other areas of Upper Nile State.

Renk is mass agricultural, and makes about 35% gum (Arabic) internationally, and more than 80% of sourgum and simsim in all South Sudan.