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Yirol
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| Country | South Sudan |
| State | Lakes State |
| County | Yirol West County |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 11,650 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Yirol is a town in South Sudan.
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It is located in Yirol West County, Lakes State, in central South Sudan. Its location lies approximately 280 kilometres (170 mi), by road, northwest of Juba, the largest city in South Sudan and the capital of that country.[1] The coordinates of Yirol are: 6° 33' 36.00"N, 30° 30' 36.00"E (Latitude: 6.5600; Longitude: 30.5100).
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.
As of July 2011[update], it estimated that the population of Yirol, South Sudan is approximately 11,650.[2]
The three pillars of the economy in Yirol are (a) cattle ranching (b) fishing and (c) subsistence agriculture. Catlle ranching requires frequent movement of animals in search of green pastures, in concert with the rain patterns in the area. Fishing takes place on nearby Lake Dinka and River Yirol.
Three roads lead out of town:
The town of Yirol is also served by Yirol Airport.