Kajo Keji

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Kajo Keji
Kajo Keji is located in South Sudan
Kajo Keji
Kajo Keji
Location in South Sudan
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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

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