Place:Wanyjok, South Sudan
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Wanyjok | |
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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 |
| State | Northern Bahr el Ghazal |
| County | Aweil East County |
| Created | 2 October 2015 |
| 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 |
Wanjok (also known as Wanyjok) is a town in the Aweil East County, Republic of South Sudan.[2][3][4][5]
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:
- Madut Aluk
Military people
- Paul Malong Awan
See also
- Aweil East State
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. http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/ArticleView/mid/519/articleId/18916/Mayor-and-Deputy-Appointed-In-Aweil-East-State.aspx.
- ↑ Messiria and Rizeigat
- ↑ Governor appoints Wanyjok town mayor and depuy
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