The city is located in Gbudwe State which comes in southwestern South Sudan. Close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the location of this best city in South Sudan lies approximately 444 kilometers, west of Juba, by road from the capital and largest city in South Sudan. One of the 10 states that constitute the Republic of South Sudan, it is also the capital city of Western Equatoria State. The major points of interest of this city are the offices of Yambio City Council, the headquarters of Yambio County, the headquarters of Western Equatoria State, Yambio Airport (A civilian airport) and a branch of Equity Bank (A licensed commercial bank).