Wanyjok, South Sudan

Wanjok (also known as Wanyjok) is a town in the Republic of South Sudan and it serves as the capital city of Aweil East State.[2][3][4][5]

Wanyjok
Town
Nickname(s): 
Young Lion
Motto(s): 
Dinka: Koor thin nyɔt, tiam ee kida English: The Young Lion, the victory is ours
Country South Sudan
StateNorthern Bahr el Ghazal
CountyWanyjok County
Created2 October 2015 (2015-10-02)
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • Mayor or MayoressTeresa Abak Piol
Elevation
770 m (2,530 ft)
Population
 (2008 Estimate)
 • Total309,921[1]
Demonym(s)Wanyjokish
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
ClimateTropical savanna climate
Websitewanyjok.org

History

Formerly Wanyjok was the state of Northern Bahr El Gazhel. It became the capital of the new state, Aweil East, when the president Salva Kiir created new states in South Sudan.[6]

Educational people

The following people are the most regarded in the state:

Military people

See also

References
  1. 2008 South Sudan Population Ma By County
  2. Wanyjok is created as state
  3. Wanyjok
  4. "Mayor and Deputy Appointed In Aweil East State". Gurtong. 25 March 2016.
  5. Messiria and Rizeigat
  6. Governor appoints Wanyjok town mayor and depuy
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