Torit
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| Coordinates: 04°24′29″N 32°34′30″E / 4.40806°N 32.575°E | |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| State | Eastern Equatoria |
| County | Torit County |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 20,050 |
Torit is a town in South Sudan.
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[edit] Location
The town is located in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, in the southeastern part of South Sudan, close to the International border with the Republic of Uganda. Its location lies approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi), by road, east of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country.[1] The coordinates of Torit are:4° 24' 28.80"N, 32° 34' 30.00"E (Latitude:4.4080; Longitude:32.5750).
[edit] Overview
Torit is the county seat of Torit County. It is also the capital of Eastern Equatoria State, one of the ten (10) states which constitute South Sudan. The town boasts of an airport, two hospitals, several primarry schools and two secondary schools. The main road from Juba, South Sudan to Lokichogio, Kenya, passes through Torit.
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[edit] Population
The population of Torit was estimated at about 20,050, in 2004.[2]
[edit] Points of interest
The following points of interest are found in Torit:
- Fr Saturlino Ohure Mausoleum
- The offices of Torit Town Council
- The headquarters of Torit County
- The headquarters of Eastern Equatoria State
- Dr John Garang Memmorial Secondary School, Torit
- Torit Secondary School
- Torit East Secondary School
- Torit Hospital
- Torit State Hospital
- The Juba-Lokichogio Road - The road, which is the primary land route to and from Kenya, passes through Torit
- Torit Airport - A small civilian airport
- Lomoliha Market - The central market for the town.
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