| 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 |
| Region | Bahr el Ghazal |
| State | Northern Bahr el Ghazal |
| County | Aweil East County |
| Created | 2 October 2015; 9 years ago (2015-10-02) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor or Mayoress | Teresa Abak Piol |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 309,921 |
| Demonym | Wanyjokish |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Tropical savanna climate |
| Website | wanyjok |
Wanjok (also known as Wanyjok) is a town in the Aweil East County, Republic of South Sudan.
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. 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
- 2008 South Sudan Population Ma By County
- Wanyjok is created as state
- Wanyjok
- "Mayor and Deputy Appointed In Aweil East State". Gurtong. 25 March 2016.
- Messiria and Rizeigat
- Governor appoints Wanyjok town mayor and depuy
External links
| State capitals in South Sudan | |
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