Warrap (state)

Warrap is one of the ten states in South Sudan with its Headquarters at Kuajok. Warrap state is located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. The state was separately established in 2005 following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by Dr. John Garang de Mabior the Government of Sudan under the Leadership of president Omar Hassan El Bashir. It subsequently became part of South Sudan after a successful secession from Sudan on 9 July 2011. Warrap State comprises six counties, namely Tonj South County, Tonj North County, Tonj East county, Gogrial East County, Gogrial West County and Twic County Wanhalel, the place where Jieng Customary law initiated and hometown to prominent politician, Hon. Nhial Deng Nhial is located in Tonj South County of Warrap State^[3] The current governor is H.E.Amb. Bol Wek Agoth who replaced Gen. Magok Magok Deng after his relief .^[4]

Warrap Warab
State
Flag Seal
Location in South Sudan.
Coordinates: 08°10′N 28°04′E
Country	South Sudan
Region	Bahr el Ghazal
Capital	Kuajok
Government
• Governor	H.E. Amb. Bol Wek Agoth
Area
• Total	45,567.24 km2 (17,593.61 sq mi)
Population  (2017 estimate[1])
• Total	1,379,960
• Density	30/km2 (78/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (CAT)
HDI (2021)	0.311[2] low · 9th of 10
Website	www.warrap.gov.ss

History

In 2015, a presidential decree established a new system of 28 states, replacing the previously established 10. Warrap State was replaced by the states of Twic, Gogrial and Tonj.^[5] Warrap State was re-established by a peace agreement signed on 22 February 2020.^[6]

List of Governors

• Aleu Ayieny Aleu (January 2021 — November 2022)^[7]
• Manhiem Bol Malek (November 2022 — November 2023)^[8]
• Kuol Muor Muor (November 2023 — present)^[4][9]

Overview

Counties in Warrap

Warrap State comprises an area of 31,027 km². Kuajok is the capital of Warrap state. All states in South Sudan are divided into counties, each headed by a County Commissioner appointed by the President of the Republic of South Sudan

County	Area (km2)	Population Census 2008	County Commissioner
Gogrial East	3,890.55	103,283	Maluach Malueth
Gogrial West	4,754.37	243,921	Makuc Aruol Luach
Tonj South	7,449.73	86,592	Nhial Deng Nhial (Acting)
Tonj North	11,012.05	165,222	Kuol Akoon Kuol
Tonj East	3,990.61	116,122	John Deng Kok
Twic	3,922.65	204,905	Deng Tong Goch

Location

Warrap State is located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. To its north lies the disputed region of Abyei, to its east lies Unity State. To the west is Western Bahr el Ghazal and Northern Bahr el Ghazal, and to its south lies the Lakes State.^[10]

Government

The state constitution was adopted in 2008. Lewis Anei Madut-Kuendit was the first governor of the state and Bol Wek Agoth is the current governor of Warrap state .^[11]

Religion

Main article: Religion in South Sudan

The main religions in Warrap State are the African Traditional Religion Christianity (Catholicism, Protestantism). A sizable proportion of the population practices African traditional religions.^[12]

Noticeable figures

• Kerubino Kuanyin Bol, Former Rebel Commander, one of the founders of SPLA/M
• Peter Mayen, Politician
• Slate Nation, musician^[13]
• Manute Bol (1962–2010), tallest NBA player of all time^[14]
• Salva Kiir Mayardit (born 1951) president of South Sudan since 2011^[15]
• Eng Ajuong Aluong, Software Engineer^[16]
• Alek Wek (born 1977), model^[17]
• Nhial Deng Nhial (politician)
• Salva Kiir Mayardit (president of South Sudan)
• Mayiik Ayii Deng (politician)
• Awut Deng Acuil (politician)
• Karlo Mou Wol, writer