Uror County

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Uror
Country South Sudan
Region Greater Upper Nile
State Jonglei State
HeadquartersUror
Government
  commissionerGatluak Reath, Tut Puk, Simon Hoth Duol,Tang Chatim and Machot Gatluak (SPLM IO)
Area
  Land12,163 km2 (4,696 sq mi)
Elevation
410 m (1,350 ft)
Population
 (2017 estimate [1] )
  Total245,386
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Uror County is an administrative area of Bieh state in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan. It has nine payams: Pathai, Pieri, Pulchuol, Palouny, Motdit, Motot, Karam, Pajut, Weykol and Padiek. [2] [3] [4]

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References

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  2. "Eastern Bieh Governor Appoints Caretaker Commissioners - Gurtong Trust". Gurtong. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. "Referendum results: Jonglei". Southern Sudan Referendum 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
  4. "Clashes erupt near Uror County in Jonglei State". Radio Tamazuj.