Counties of South Sudan explained

The 10 states and 3 administrative areas of South Sudan are divided into 79 counties.[1] [2]

History

Before the independence of South Sudan from Sudan, the Counties were known as Districts. Upon Independence in 2011, the 10 states of South Sudan were divided into 79 counties. More counties were established during the South Sudanese Civil War, when the country increased to 32 states, and the number of counties exceeded 100. However, with the return to 10 states and 3 administrative areas in 2020, South Sudan reverted to 79 counties.

Northern Bahr el Ghazal

A

Lakes State

Warrap

Western Equatoria

Central Equatoria

Eastern Equatoria

Jonglei

Unity State

Upper Nile State

Ruweng Administrative Area

Pibor Administrative Area

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sd.undp.org/projects/s_dg1.htm United Nations Development Programme-Sudan
  2. Web site: Wël. PaanLuel. 2020-02-15. President Kiir Reinstates 10 States, 79 Counties and Fires all 32 State Governors in South Sudan. 2020-09-13. PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd - South Sudan. en-US.