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Tonj is a town located in Warrap State, in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. It is known by various names, including Kalkuel, Genanyuon, Jurkatac, Madiera, Genngeu, and Tonjdit. The town is bordered by Rumbek, Cueibet, Yambio, Bentiu, and Gogrial. As of 2010, its population is 17,340.

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Place details

Locality
Tonj
Region
Warab واراب
Country
South Sudan جنوب السودان
Population
17,338
Timezone
Africa/Juba

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Key facts

Settlement.name
Tonj
Settlement.other_name
Kalkuel
Settlement.nickname
Gen-ngeu
Settlement.settlement_type
City
Settlement.image_skyline
File:Tonj Catholic Church.JPG
Settlement.image_caption
A Catholic church in Tonj
Settlement.pushpin_map
Southern Sudan
Settlement.pushpin_label_position
top
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize
300
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location in South Sudan
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Bahr el Ghazal
Settlement.subdivision_type2
State
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Warrap State
Settlement.subdivision_type3
County
Settlement.subdivision_name3
Tonj South County
Settlement.government_type
Local Government

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Wikidata facts

Population
17340
Elevation
438
Image
Tonj Catholic Church.JPG
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Article

16 sections
Contents
  • History and economy
  • Political participation
  • Notable people that have affiliated with Tonj
  • John Lee Tae-seok
  • Emmanuel Jal
  • James Thuch Madhier
  • Thomas Taban Akot
  • Education
  • Transport
  • Subsections of Tonj
  • Tonj East County
  • Tonj South County
  • Tonj North County
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Tonj is a town located in Warrap State, in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. It is known by various names, including Kalkuel, Genanyuon, Jurkatac, Madiera, Genngeu, and Tonjdit. The town is bordered by Rumbek, Cueibet, Yambio, Bentiu, and Gogrial. As of 2010, its population is 17,340.

== History and economy == Tonj is one of the largest towns in Warrap and the oldest town in South Sudan, home to various tribes such as Dinka, Bongo, and Luo people. The town is divided into three counties—Tonj North, Tonj South, and Tonj East - and has undergone further subdivisions.

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