Gogrial
Gogrial | |
|---|---|
| Country |  South Sudan |
| State | Warrap State |
| County | Gogrial West County |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 44,600 |
Gogrial, (Qaqriyal) is a town in South Sudan.
Location
Gogrial is located in Gogrial West County, Warrap State, close to the borders with the Republic of Sudan and the Abyei Region. This location lies approximately 700 kilometres (430 mi), by road, northwest of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country.[1] The coordinates of Gogrial are: 8° 31' 48.00"N, 28° 6' 0.00"E (Latitude: 8.5300; Longitude: 28.1000).
Overview
Gogrial, like most South Sudanese towns, sits on a riverbank. The Jur River flows north, then turns east, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east of the central business district of the town. This town, is one of two places where former NBA player Manute Bol reportedly may have been born. However, other reports point to his place of burial Turalei, South Sudan, as being his true origin.[2]
Population
As of July 2011[update], the exact population of Gogrial is not known. However, it is estimated that the human population within a radius of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), from the center of town, is approximately 44,600.[3]
Points of interest
The points of interest in or near the town of Gogrial inclde the following:
- The Jur River - The river passes to the east of the town
- Gogrial Airport - A small civilian airport, with a single unpaved runway
- The main road from Wau, South Sudan to Babanusa, Sudan (B38) passes thorough Gogrial in a north to south direction.