Wanyjok, South Sudan

Wanyjok
City
Nickname(s): Young Lion

Motto(s): Dinka: Koor thin nyɔt, tiam ee kida

English: The Young Lion, the victory is ours
Country  South Sudan
State Aweil East State
County Wanyjok County
Created 2 October 2015 (2015-10-02)
Government
 • Type Municipality
 • Mayor or Mayoress Teresa Abak Piol
Elevation 770 m (2,530 ft)
Population (2008 Estimate)
 • Total 309,921[1]
Demonym(s) Wanyjokish
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
Climate Tropical savanna climate
Website wanyjok.org

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

History

Formerly Wanyjok was part of Aweil as the capital of Aweil East County from 1994 to 2015.[6]

Educational people

The following people are the most regarded in the state:

Military people

See also

See also Aweil East State

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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