Warrap (state)
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Warrap is one of the ten states in South Sudan, located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. The state became part of South Sudan after a successful secession from Sudan on 9 July 2011. Wanhalel, the place where first Jieng Customary Laws were initiated and hometown to prominent politician, Gen. Nhial Deng Nhial is located in Tonj South County of Warrap State[3] The current governor is Lt. Gen. Francis Marial Abur who replaced Gen. Akol Koor Kuc after his appointment has been revoked.[4]
Warrap
Warab | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 Location in South Sudan. | |
| Coordinates: 08°10′N 28°04′E | |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| Region | Bahr el Ghazal |
| Capital | Kuajok |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Lt. Gen. Francis Marial Abur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45,567.24 km2 (17,593.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2017 estimate[1]) | |
| • Total | 1,379,960 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| HDI (2021) | 0.311[2] low · 9th of 10 |
| Website | www |
In 2015, a presidential decree established a new system of 28 states, replacing the previously established 10. Warrap State was replaced by the states of Twic, Gogrial and Tonj.[5] Warrap State was re-established by a peace agreement signed on 22 February 2020.[6]
List of Governors
Warrap State comprises an area of 31,027 km². Kuajok is the capital of Warrap state. All states in South Sudan are divided into counties, each headed by a County Commissioner appointed by the President of the Republic of South Sudan
| County | Area (km2) | Population Census 2008 | County Commissioner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gogrial East | 3,890.55 | 103,283 | Maluach Malueth |
| Gogrial West | 4,754.37 | 243,921 | Makuc Aruol Luach |
| Tonj South | 7,449.73 | 86,592 | Nhial Deng Nhial (Acting) |
| Tonj North | 11,012.05 | 165,222 | Kuol Akoon Kuol |
| Tonj East | 3,990.61 | 116,122 | John Deng Kok |
| Twic | 3,922.65 | 204,905 | Deng Tong Goch |
Warrap State is located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. To its north lies the disputed region of Abyei, to its east lies Unity State. To the west is Western Bahr el Ghazal and Northern Bahr el Ghazal, and to its south lies the Lakes State.[10]
The state constitution was adopted in 2008. Lewis Anei Madut-Kuendit was the first governor of the state and Akech Tong Aleu was the last governor of Warrap state. Madot Dut Deng was the last Speaker of the State Assembly.[11]
The main religions in Warrap State are the African Traditional Religion Christianity (Catholicism, Protestantism). A sizable proportion of the population practices African traditional religions.[12]
- Peter Mayen, Politician
- Slate Nation, musician[13]
- Manute Bol (1962–2010), tallest NBA player of all time[14]
- Salva Kiir Mayardit (born 1951) president of South Sudan since 2011[15]
- Alek Wek (born 1977), model[16]
- John Frog, musician[17]
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