Gogrial
Gogrial
Gakrial | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Pana Akuoldit | |
  Gogrial Location in South Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 8°31′48″N 28°06′00″E / 8.53000°N 28.10000°E / 8.53000; 28.10000 | |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| State | Warrap State |
| County | Gogrial West County |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 44,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Gogrial, or Qaqriyal, is a town in South Sudan.
Location
Gogrial is located in center of the state, Warrap State,[1] close to the borders with the Republic of Sudan and the Abyei region. This location lies approximately 700 kilometres (430 mi), by road, northwest of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of Gogrial are: 8° 31' 48.00"N, 28° 6' 0.00"E (Latitude: 8.5300; Longitude: 28.1000).
Overview
Gogrial, like most South Sudanese towns, sits on a riverbank. The Jur River flows north, then turns east, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east of the central business district of the town. This town is one of two places where former NBA player Manute Bol was reported to have been born, with some reports saying he was actually born in Turalei, where his remains were buried.[3]
Population
As of July 2011[update], the exact population of Gogrial is not known. However, it is estimated that the human population within a radius of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), from the center of town, is approximately 44,600.[4]
Points of interest
The points of interest in or near the town of Gogrial include the following:
- The Jur River - The river passes to the east of the town
- Gogrial Airport - A small civilian airport, with a single unpaved runway
- The main road from Wau, South Sudan to Babanusa, Sudan (B38) passes thorough Gogrial in a north to south direction
- The town of Kuajok - The capital of Warrap State, lies approximately 34 kilometres (21 mi), south of Gogrial, along Highway B38
See also
References
- ^ Manut, Ayul Santino (28 February 2016). "Gogrial Governor Establishes 13 New Counties". Gurtong. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ Map Showing Juba And Gogrial With Distance Marker
- ^ "Manute Bol Buried in Turalei, South Sudan". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ Estimated Population In 2011
External links
- Location of Gogrial At Google Maps
8°31′48″N 28°06′00″E / 8.53000°N 28.10000°E / 8.53000; 28.10000