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.
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.
Akobo Airport is an airport serving the town of Akobo, in South Sudan.
Aweil Airport is an airport serving the town of Aweil, in South Sudan.
Bentiu Airport is an airport in South Sudan. It is located just north of Rubkona, a town that sits across the Bahr el Ghazal River from Bentiu. Via El Salaam Bridge, the airport is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) by road from Bentiu.
Gogrial Airport is an airport in South Sudan.
Kapoeta Airport is an airport serving Kapoeta in South Sudan.
Maridi Airport is an airport serving Maridi in South Sudan.
Nimule Airport is a small civilian and military airport serving the town of Nimule and surrounding communities, in South Sudan.
Pochalla Airport is an airport serving Pochalla in South Sudan.
Pibor Airport is an airport serving the town of Pibor, in South Sudan.
Torit Airport is an airport serving the town of Torit, in South Sudan.
Tumbura Airport is an airport serving Tumbura in South Sudan.
Yei Airport is an airport serving Yei in South Sudan.
Wau Airport is a civilian airport that serves the city of Wau and surrounding communities. Feeder Airlines has three return flights a week between Khartoum-Wau-Juba. Southern Star Airlines used to provide service on Wednesdays and Sundays to Juba; however, this service has been suspended in 2011 when the airline ceased flying.
Pibor, also called Pibor Post, is a town in South Sudan.
Tonj Airport is an airport serving Tonj in South Sudan. It is located in Tonj County in Tonj State, in the town of Tonj, in the northwestern part of South Sudan. The airport is located just outside town to the west of the central business district.
John Garang University (JGU) is a public university in the Republic of South Sudan.
Boma Airstrip is an airport in South Sudan.
The Battle of Bor was one of the first battles of the South Sudanese Civil War, consisting of a series of clashes for the city of Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, between the SPLA and SPLA defectors under Peter Gadet, part of the force that would become the SPLA-IO. The city changed hands four times between December 18, 2013 and January 18, 2014, ultimately leaving the SPLA in control.
