Yirol
| Yirol | |
|---|---|
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Yirol Road, just outside Yirol Town, South Sudan | |
  Yirol Location in South Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 06°33′36″N 30°30′36″E / 6.56000°N 30.51000°ECoordinates: 06°33′36″N 30°30′36″E / 6.56000°N 30.51000°E | |
| 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.
Location
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 located in west of Malek payam (24miles)
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.
Population
As of July 2011, it estimated that the population of Yirol, South Sudan is approximately 11,650.[2]
Economy
The three pillars of the economy in Yirol are (a) cattle ranching (b) fishing and (c) subsistence agriculture. Cattle 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.
Transport
Three roads lead out of town:
- The road west leads to the town of Rumbek (est.pop: 2011 = 32,100), the capital of Lakes 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.
Photos
External links
- Location of Yirol At Google Maps
- YouTube video of Yirol fishermen
- Thousands of South Sudanese Continue to Return From The Republic of Sudan