States of South Sudan

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States of South Sudan
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Category Federated state
Location Republic of South Sudan
Number10 states
2 administrative areas
1 area with special administrative status
Government
Subdivisions

The States of South Sudan were created out of the three historic former provinces (and contemporary regions) of Bahr el Ghazal (northwest), Equatoria (southern), and Greater Upper Nile (northeast). The states are further divided into 79 counties.

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In October 2015, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a decree establishing 28 states in place of the 10 that was previously established. [1] The decree established the new states largely along ethnic lines.[ citation needed ] A number[ who? ] of opposition parties challenged the constitutionality of this decree and the decree was referred to parliament for approval as a constitutional amendment. [2] In November, the South Sudanese parliament approved the creation of the new states. [3] In January 2017, President Salva Kiir stated a decreed of further subdivision of the country from 28 into 32 states. [4]

In February 2020, as a result of a peace agreement that ended the South Sudanese Civil War, the country returned to the original 10 states plus two administrative areas, Greater Pibor and Ruweng, and the special administrative status area of Abyei. [5] [6] [7]

As a result of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005, the Abyei Area is considered to be simultaneously part of the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, effectively a condominium. The Kafia Kingi area is disputed between South Sudan and Sudan and the Ilemi Triangle is disputed between South Sudan and Kenya.

Ten states and three areas (2020–present)

The administrative subdivisions of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of:
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Bahr el Ghazal
Equatoria
Greater Upper Nile SouthSudanStatesandAdministrativeAreas.svg
The administrative subdivisions of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of:
   Equatoria

Under the terms of a peace agreement signed on 22 February 2020, South Sudan is divided into ten states, two administrative areas and one area with special administrative status. [8] The states and administrative areas are grouped into the three former historical provinces of the Sudan: Bahr el Ghazal, Equatoria, Greater Upper Nile. Each state is headed by a Governor and administrative areas are led by Chief Administrators.

FlagState or areaCapitalGovernor or
Chief Administrator
Population
(2010) [9]
Area
(km2) [9]
Density
(/km2)
Region
Flag of Northern Bahr el Ghazal.png Northern Bahr el Ghazal Aweil Tong Aken Ngor 820,83430,543.3026.87 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Western Bahr el Ghazal.png Western Bahr el Ghazal Wau Sarah Cleto Rial 358,69291,075.953.94 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Lakes State.png Lakes Rumbek Rin Tueny Mabor [10] 782,50443,595.0817.95 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Warrap State.png Warrap Kuajok Gen. Kuol Muor Muor [11] 1,044,21745,567.2422.92 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Western Equatoria.png Western Equatoria Yambio Alfred Futiyu 658,86379,342.668.30 Equatoria
Flag of Central Equatoria.png Central Equatoria Juba Emmanuel Adil Anthony 1,193,13043,033.0027.73 Equatoria
Flag of Eastern Equatoria.png Eastern Equatoria Torit Louis Lobong Lojore 962,71973,472.0113.10 Equatoria
Flag of Jonglei.png Jonglei Bor Denay Jock Chagor 1,228,82480,926.00TBD Greater Upper Nile
Flag of Unity State.png Unity Bentiu Joseph Monytuil 399,105TBD22.79 Greater Upper Nile
Flag of Upper Nile State.png Upper Nile Malakal Budhok Ayang Kur [12] 1,013,62977,283.4213.12 Greater Upper Nile
Flag of the Abyei Area.png Abyei Area Abyei Kuol Deim Kuol 124,39010,546.00TBD Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Greater Pibor Administrative Area.png Greater Pibor Area Pibor Lokali Amae Bullen [13] 214,67641,962.00TBD Greater Upper Nile
Flag of Ruweng.png Ruweng Area Pariang Stefano Wieu Mialek [14] 246,360TBDTBD Greater Upper Nile

32 states (2017–2020)

The 32 states of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of the Sudan
Bahr el Ghazal
Equatoria
Greater Upper Nile 32 States of South Sudan within regions.png
The 32 states of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of the Sudan
   Equatoria

On 14 January 2017, President Kiir issued a presidential decree that increased the number of federal states from 28 to 32.

List

The 32 states were as follows: [15]

StateCountiesCapitalLast
Governor
Appt. to
Office Date
RefsFormer
State
Greater Upper Nile Region (13 States)
Akobo State Akobo Akobo Johnson Gony Bilieu Jonglei
Bieh State Uror
Nyirol
Waat Moses Majiok Gatluak Jonglei
Boma State Pochalla
Pibor
Pibor Sultan Ismail Konyi Jonglei
Fangak State Ayod
Fangak
Ayod James Kok Ruea Jonglei
Jonglei State Bor
Twic East
Duk
Bor Philip Agwer Panyang Jonglei
Northern Liech State Mayom
Koch
Rubkona
Guit
Bentiu Joseph Nguen Monytuil Unity
Ruweng State Panriang
Abiemnhom
Panriang Thiaji de-Dut Deng Unity
Southern Liech State Mayendit
Leer
Panyijiar
Leer Teker Riek Dong Unity
Central Upper Nile State Akoka
Pigi
Baliet
Panyikang
Malakal James Tor Monybuny Upper Nile
Fashoda State Kodok
Manyo
Kodok Johnson OlonyUpper Nile
Latjor State Ulang
Nasir
Nasir Peter Gatkuoth Khor Upper Nile
Maiwut State Longchuk
Koma
Maiwut
Maiwut Bol Ruach Rom Upper Nile
Northern Upper Nile State Renk
Maban
Melut
Renk Deng Akoi Gak Upper Nile
Bahr El Ghazal Region (10 States)
Eastern Lakes State Yirol East
Yirol West
Awerial
YirolRing Tueny MaborRing Tueny MaborLakes
Gok State Cueibet CueibetMadang Majok MeenMadang Majok MeenLakes
Western Lakes State Rumbek North
Rumbek East
Rumbek Center
Wulu
RumbekAbraham Makoi BolAbraham Makoi BolLakes
Aweil East State Aweil East WanjokDeng Deng AkueiDeng Deng AkueiNorth Bahr el Ghazal
Aweil State Aweil South
Aweil Center
AweilRonald Ruai DengRonald Ruai DengNorth Bahr el Ghazal
Gogrial State Gogrial West
Gogrial East
KuacjokAbraham Gum MakuachGregory Deng Kuach AduolWarrap
Tonj State Tonj North
Tonj East
Tonj South
TonjAkech Tong AleuAkech Tong AleuWarrap
Twic State Twic Mayen-AbunBona Pariek BiarKon Manyiel KuolWarrap
Lol State Raja
Aweil North
Aweil West
RajaRizik Zachariah HassanRizik Zachariah HassanWest Bahr el Ghazal
Wau State Jur River
Bagari
WauElias Waya NyipouchAndrea Mayar AchorWest Bahr el Ghazal
Equatoria Region (9 States)
Jubek State Juba *JubaAugustino Jadalla WaniAugustino Jadalla WaniCentral Equatoria
Terekeka State Terekeka
Jemeiza
Gwor
Tali
Tigor
TerekekaJuma Ali MalouJuma Ali MalouCentral Equatoria
Yei River State Yei
Lainya
Morobo
Kajo Keji
YeiDavid Lokonga MosesDavid Lokonga MosesCentral Equatoria
Imatong State Lopa
Torit
Ikotos
Magwi
ToritNatisio Loluke ManirNatisio Loluke ManirEast Equatoria
Kapoeta State Kapoeta North
Kapoeta East
Kapoeta South
Budi
KapoetaLouise Lobong LojoreLouise Lobong LojoreEast Equatoria
Amadi State Mvolo
Mundri West
Mundri East
MundriJoseph PachikoJoseph PachikoWest Equatoria
Gbudwe State Yambio
Ezo
Anzara
YambioPatrick Raphael ZamoiBadagu Daniel RemposaWest Equatoria
Maridi State Maridi
Ibba
MaridiAfricano MondayAfricano MondayWest Equatoria
Tambura State Tambura
Nagero
TamburaPatrick Raphael ZamoiPatrick Raphael ZamoiWest Equatoria

Note:

* - includes Bari, Lokoya and Nyangwara communities

28 states (2015–2017)

The 28 states of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of the Sudan
Bahr el Ghazal
Equatoria
Greater Upper Nile 28 States of South Sudan within regions.png
The 28 states of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of the Sudan
   Equatoria
  1. – containing the national capital city of Juba
  2. – earlier called Eastern Bieh
  3. – earlier called Western Bieh
  4. – earlier called Western Nile

10 states (2011–2015)

The former ten states of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of the Sudan
Bahr el Ghazal
Equatoria
Greater Upper Nile SouthSudanStates.svg
The former ten states of South Sudan grouped in the three historical provinces of the Sudan
   Equatoria
FlagStateCapitalPopulation
(2010) [9]
Area
(km2) [9]
Density
(/km2)
Region
Flag of Northern Bahr el Ghazal.png Northern Bahr el Ghazal Aweil 820,83430,543.3026.87 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Western Bahr el Ghazal.png Western Bahr el Ghazal Wau 358,69291,075.953.94 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Lakes State.png Lakes Rumbek 782,50443,595.0817.95 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Warrap State.png Warrap Kuajok 1,044,21745,567.2422.92 Bahr el Ghazal
Flag of Western Equatoria.png Western Equatoria Yambio 658,86379,342.668.30 Equatoria
Flag of Central Equatoria.png Central Equatoria Juba 1,193,13043,033.0027.73 Equatoria
Flag of Eastern Equatoria.png Eastern Equatoria Torit 962,71973,472.0113.10 Equatoria
Flag of Jonglei.png Jonglei Bor 1,443,500122,580.8311.78 Greater Upper Nile
Flag of Unity State.png Unity Bentiu 645,46537,836.3917.06 Greater Upper Nile
Flag of Upper Nile State.png Upper Nile Malakal 1,013,62977,283.4213.12 Greater Upper Nile
Flag of South Sudan.svg South Sudan Juba 8,923,553644,329.3713.85

SPLM-IO declaration

21 States of South Sudan as declared by the SPLM-IO 21 States of South Sudan.png
21 States of South Sudan as declared by the SPLM-IO

On 22 December 2014, leader of the SPLM-IO and former vice president Riek Machar declared the 10 states of South Sudan dissolved and the formation of 21 new states in a federal system. The declaration was not recognised by the South Sudanese government. [16] The Sudan Tribune reported on 1 January 2015 that Machar appointed "military governors" for several of his declared states. [17] These states became defunct when the SPLM-IO joined the unity government formed by the R-ARCSS in February 2020.

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