Akobo
Akobo Green Town | |
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Coordinates: 7°47′N 33°3′E / 7.783°N 33.050°E | |
Country | South Sudan |
State | Jonglei State |
County | Akobo County |
Elevation | 1,600 ft (500 m) |
Population (2011 Estimate) | |
• Total | 1,000 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Climate | Aw |
Akobo, is a town in South Sudan.
It is located in Akobo County,[1] in the northeastern part of South Sudan, near the International border with Ethiopia. Its location lies approximately 450 kilometres (280 mi), by road, northeast of Juba,
According to the Sudanese census, which was boycotted by the South Sudanese government, Akobo County's population was 400,210 in 2008. The land is inhabited by the land natives the Anyuak and Lou Nuer.
From Akobo, one road leads northwest to Padoi and Walgak towards Waat. Another road leads south to Kong Kong and Pibor. The town is also served by Akobo Airport.
Notable landmarks in the town of Akobo include the following: