Wanyjok, South Sudan

Wanyjok
Town
Nickname: 
Young Lion
Motto(s): 
Dinka: Koor thin nyɔt, tiam ee kida English: The Young Lion, the victory is ours
Country South Sudan
RegionBahr el Ghazal
StateNorthern Bahr el Ghazal
CountyAweil East County
Created2 October 2015; 9 years ago (2015-10-02)
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • Mayor or MayoressTeresa Abak Piol
Elevation
770 m (2,530 ft)
Population
 (2008 Estimate)
 • Total
309,921[1]
DemonymWanyjokish
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
ClimateTropical savanna climate
Websitewanyjok.org

Wanjok (also known as Wanyjok) is a town in the Aweil East County, Republic of South Sudan.[2][3][4][5]

History

Wanyjok is in the state of Northern Bahr El Ghazal. It became the capital of the new state, Aweil East, when the president Salva Kiir created new states in South Sudan.[6] It is again part of Northern Bahr el Ghazal since 2020.

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