Administrative Divisions
Eastern 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 President of Southern Sudan.
Counties were originally larger, but have been subdivided in part to ensure that the different communities have full representation. Thus Torit County was subdivided into Torit, Lopa/Lafon and Ikotos counties, and Greater Kapoeta was divided into Budi County and Kapoeta county, which in turn was divided into Kapoeta North, South and East counties.
Counties and their commissioners as of 2011 were:
| County | Capital | Commissioner |
|---|---|---|
| Torit County | Torit | Felix Otuduha Siro |
| Lopa/Lafon County | Imehejek/Lafon | Caesar Oromo Urbano |
| Magwi County | Magwi | Peter Ochilo |
| Ikotos County | Ikotos | Peter Lokeng Lotone |
| Budi County | Chukudum | Joseph Napengiro Lokolong |
| Kapoeta North County | Riwoto | Lokai Iko Loteyo |
| Kapoeta South County | Kapoeta | Martin Lorika Lojam |
| Kapoeta East County | Narus | Titos Lokwacuma Loteam |
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