Kajo Keji
| Kajo Keji | |
|---|---|
  Kajo Keji Location in South Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 03°50′57″N 31°39′28″E / 3.84917°N 31.65778°E | |
| Country |
 South Sudan |
| Region | Equatoria |
| State | Central Equatoria |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 196,000 |
| Climate | Aw |
Kajo Keji, also spelled Kajo Kaji, Kaju Keji and Kajo-keji, is a town in South Sudan.
Location
Kajo Keji is located in Kajo Keji County in the state of Central Equatoria, which is in the Equatoria Region of the southern part of South Sudan. It is approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi), by road, south of Juba, the capital of and largest city in South Sudan. It lies near the state border with Eastern Equatoria State and close to the international border with Uganda, to the south.[1] The town of Nimule, in Eastern Equatoria, lies approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) by road southeast of Kajo Keji, at the point where the Victoria Nile leaves Uganda to enter South Sudan. The coordinates of Kajo Keji are:3°50'57.0"N, 31°39'28.0"E (Latitude:3.849167; Longitude:31.657778).[2]
Overview
Kajo Keji and the surrounding community are home to the Kuku people.[3] The town is home to the headquarters of the Anglican Diocese of Kajo Keji, with Bishop Anthony Poggo being the prelate.[4] Equity Bank South Sudan Limited maintains a branch in the town, being the only commercial bank in the county.[5]
Population
As of June 2010, the population of Kajo Keji was estimated at 196,000.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Waakhe Simon Wudu, . (3 May 2013). "Work Starts On Juba-Kajo Keji Road". Gurtong.net. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ Google, . "Location of Kajo Keji At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ Geri, Alfred (27 October 2014). "Implications of Moyo – Kajo-Keji Conflict". Gurtong.net. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ KKAD, . "The Anglican Diocese of Kajo Keji, South Sudan". Kajo Keji Anglican Diocese. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ Waakhe Simon Wudu, . (31 July 2012). "Equity Bank Opens In Kajo-Keji". Gurtong.net. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ UNMIS, . (8 June 2010). "Kajo Keji, South Sudan: General Information". United Nations Mission In Sudan (UNMIS). Retrieved 11 December 2014.
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