Administrative Divisions
Central Equatoria, like other states in South Sudan, is sub-divided into counties. These are further divided into Payams, then Bomas. Each county is headed by a County Commissioner, appointed by the State Governor in consultation with the President. They are
- Juba County - Thomas Peter Gore (formerly Dr. Pius Subek)
- Lainya County - Suba Samuel Manase (formerly Col. Vincent Kujo Lobang)
- Morobo County - Col. Richard Remo Soro
- Terekeka County Ali Malou (formerly Wani Nyambur Boughta)
- Yei County - David Lokonga Moses
- Kajo Keji County - Muki Batali Buli (formerly Col. Oliver Mule Gabriel)
Important cities of Central Equatoria are Juba, Kajo Keji, Liria, Mangalla, Rokon, Tali, Terekeka, Yei, Gemaiza, Tombek, Tindilo, Muni and Rejong. The major border crossing to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is at Dimo.
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