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Yirol is a city in South Sudan.
Location
It is located in Yirol West County, Lakes State, in central South Sudan. Its location lies approximately 313 kilometres (194 mi), by road, northwest of Juba, the largest city in South Sudan and the capital of that country. The coordinates of Yirol are: 6° 33' 36.00"N, 30° 30' 36.00"E (Latitude: 6.5600; Longitude: 30.5100).
Yirol is located 39.5 km (24.5 miles) west of Malek County's headquarters.
Yirol is also the central part of South Sudan.
Overview
Yirol is a small but growing town in the middle of South Sudan. It is surrounded by water bodies (a river and a lake) which offer water for human and livestock use and consumption. The fish from the river and lake are a source of badly needed protein for the local population.
Yirol is also the seat of an Anglican bishopric.
Population
As of July 2011, it estimated that the population of Yirol, South Sudan is approximately 11,650.
Economy
The three pillars of the economy in Yirol are (a) cattle ranching (b) fishing and (c) subsistence agriculture. Cattle ranching requires the frequent movement of animals in search of green pastures, in concert with the rain patterns in the area. Fishing takes place on nearby Lake Yirol, Lake Nyiboor, Lake Anyii and the River Payii.
Transport
Three roads lead out of town:
The road west leads to the town of Rumbek (est.pop: 2011 = 32,100), the capital of western State.
The road north eventually leads to the town of Bentiu (est.pop: 2011 = 7,700), the capital of Unity State
The road south eventually leads to the city of Juba (est.pop: 2008 = 250,000), the capital of South Sudan and the largest city in the country.
The town of Yirol is also served by Yirol Airport.
External links
Location of Yirol At Google Maps
Thousands of South Sudanese Continue to Return From The Republic of Sudan
See also
Yirol Airport
Lakes (state)
Bahr el Ghazal
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Bandar Udara Internasional Juba
- Yirol
- Yirol East County
- Yirol West County
- Ramciel
- Yirol Airport
- 2018 South West Aviation Let L-410 Turbolet crash
- Atuot people
- Counties of South Sudan
- Philemon Majok
- Lakes State
