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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonglei State</span> State of South Sudan

Jonglei State is a state of South Sudan with Bor as its centre of government and the biggest city. Jonglei state comprises nine counties: Bor, Akobo, Ayod, Uror, Duk, Nyirol, Pigi, Twic East, and Fangak. Jonglei State is the largest state by area before reorganisation, with an area of approximately 122,581 km2, as well as the most populous according to the 2008 census conducted in present-day South Sudan's second period of autonomy. The boundaries of the state were again changed as a result of a peace agreement signed on 22 February 2020.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bor, South Sudan</span> City in Jonglei State, South Sudan

Bor is a historic city in South Sudan’s central region, being the epicenter of national liberation revolution with multiple landmarks that tells the story. In Malual-Chaat barrack, statues of liberators and destroyed weapons are conserved and exhibited at historical heritage site. It has also served as the headquarters of Jonglei state. The city is situated on the east side of the White Nile at the southern extent of the sudd, South Sudan's vast central wetlands.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bor Airport (South Sudan)</span> Airport in Bor, South Sudan

Bor Airport is a small public airport in Bor County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, that serves the city of the same name and surrounding communities. It is the only airport in the state.

Bor is a city and a county in the central region of South Sudan. Jonglei State also has its headquarters in Mading. By 1906, Bor District was part Mongalla Province but later transferred to Upper Nile Province. In 1909–1910, people started resettling along the northern border of the Bor-Duk districts, with the aim of separating Nuer and Dinka communities, who had formerly lived together. The Bor-Duk district

Twic East County is a county located in Jonglei State, South Sudan. Its headquarters were located at Panyagor. In May 2016, Twic East County was divided into Twic North County, Kongor County, Twic Center County, and Twic South County.

Kongor is a community in Jonglei state, South Sudan. It was earlier in Kongor Payam in Twic East County.

Kolnyang is a Payam in Bor County, in Jonglei State, South Sudan. It is situated on the east side of the Bahr al Jabal River, to the south of Bor, South Sudan. Kolnyang’s Malual-Chaat was where the liberation revolution that led to South Sudan independence started. Both 105 Battalion commander Alier NhialMangardit and the first fallen hero of revolt Maker Jool were from Kolnyang. Kolnyang Payam is Bor county’s southernmost payam, bordering Central Equatoria State to southwest, Pibor Administrative Area to the east, Lake State to the west and Eastern Equatoria State to the southeast.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Awerial County</span> County in Lakes State, South Sudan

Awerial is a County in Lakes State, central South Sudan.

Baidit is a Payam in Bor West County, in Jonglei State, South Sudan. It is situated on the east side of the Bahr al Jabal River a short distance north of Bor, South Sudan. Baidit is the county headquarters for Bor West County.

Manydeng is a boma in Baidit payam, Bor West County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, about 30 kilometers north of Bor. The village is located at the southern extent of the sudd, South Sudan's vast central wetlands.

Makuach is a Payam in Bor Central County, in Jonglei State, South Sudan. It is situated on the east side of the Bahr al Jabal River. Bor town borders Makuach to the west, Baidit Payam to the north, and Anyidi Payam to the south.

Werkok is a boma in Makuach payam, Bor Central County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, about 13 kilometers north-east of Bor. Since 2016, it has served as the county headquarters for Bor Central County.

Jalle is a boma in Jalle payam, Bor North County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, about 58 kilometers northeast of Bor. Since 2016, it has served as the county headquarters for Bor North County.

Cuei-keer is a boma in Kolnyang payam, Bor South County, Jonglei State, South Sudan. It is located about 40 kilometers southeast of Bor, and serves as the county headquarters for Bor South County. Cuei-keer figures in a popular saying as the southernmost boma of Greater Bor, which runs "from Cuei-keer to Cuei-thon."

Pariak is a boma in Kolnyang payam, Bor South County, Jonglei State, South Sudan. Pariak town is a regional trading hub located about 30 kilometers south of Bor along the Bor-Juba road. It is the most populous boma in Kolnyang payam.

Panyagor is the county headquarters of Twic East County, Jonglei State, South Sudan. Panyagor was the headquarters of Twic East County prior to that county's division in 2016 into Twic North County, Twic center County, and Twic South County. Panyagor lies roughly 110 kilometers to the north of Bor Town, the capital of Jonglei State, and seven kilometers to the west of the Jonglei Canal.

Anuet payam is an independent payam situated at Bor South County in Jonglei State within South Sudan. Previously, Anuet village used to fall under Pariak boma in former Kolnyang payam.

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