Warrap (state)

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 The current governor is Gen. Kuol Muor Muor who replaced Manhiem Bol Malek in November, 2023.

Warrap
Warab
Location in South Sudan.
Coordinates: 08°10′N 28°04′E
Country South Sudan
RegionBahr el Ghazal
CapitalKuajok
Government
  GovernorGen. Kuol Muor Muor
Area
  Total45,567.24 km2 (17,593.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2017 estimate)
  Total1,379,960
  Density30/km2 (78/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
HDI (2021)0.311
low · 9th of 10
Websitewww.warrap.gov.ss
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