Kuajok, also spelled as Kuacjok or Kwajok, is a city in

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, and the capital of Warrap State.

Location

Kuajok is located in Warrap State, in Bahr el Ghazal Region, in northwestern South Sudan, near the international border with the Republic of Sudan and the Abyei Region. This location lies approximately , by road, northwest of

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, the

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of South Sudan and the largest city in that country, and approximately , by road, north of Wau, the largest city in the Bahr el Ghazal Region. The coordinates of the town are: 8° 18′ 36.00″ N, 27° 59' 24.00" E (Latitude: 8.3100; Longitude: 27.9900).

Overview

The city of Kuajok lies on Highway B38, along the western bank of the

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, close to the geographic point where the borders of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Warrap State and Western Bahr el Ghazal State intersect. Approximately further north on B38 lies the town of

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of Warrap State.

Population

The exact population of Kuajok, South Sudan is not known at this time.

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie in or near the town of Kuajok: * The

- The river passes to the east of the town *

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- A small civilian airport, with a single unpaved runway * The main road from Wau to

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(Highway B38) passes through Kuajok in a north to south direction * The town of

, Warrap State, lies approximately north of Kuajok, along Highway B38

External list

Location of Kwajok At Google Maps

References