Panyikang County is an administrative area in Upper Nile State, in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan. Panyikang County is situated in Upper Nile State, within the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan. Covering an area of approximately 5,038 square kilometers, it had an estimated population of 70,117 .
Geography Borders, rivers (White Nile, Sobat), area (5,038 km²).
The White Nile River traverses the county in a V-shape, converging near Malakal town. Additionally, the Sobat River delineates part of the county's eastern boundary before merging with the White Nile. These waterways are vital for transportation, fishing, and agriculture.
Geographical boundaries Panyikang County shares borders with several regions:
Northeast: Malakal County East: Baliet County South: Fangak and Canal/Pigi counties in Jonglei State West: Ruweng Administrative Area North: The international border with Sudan
Administrative divisions Payams
Tonga (headquarters) Anakdiar Dhothim Pakang Panyikang Panyidway (Doleib hill)
Demographics Population: ~65,117 (2017 estimate) Ethnic groups: Shilluk (Chollo)
Economy Agriculture (sorghum, maize, cowpeas and gum arabic), livestock, fishing Challenges: flooding, displacement, conflict
Infrastructure Roads: limited and seasonal River transport: significant but insecure Education: 18 primary schools, 1 secondary school (Dr. Kunjwok) Health: 15 health facilities (PHCUs and PHCCs), no hospitals
Infrastructure and access Transportation: The county has limited road infrastructure, with some secondary roads connecting to neighboring regions. However, seasonal conditions often render these roads impassable. River transport along the Nile is a crucial means of moving people and goods, although insecurity has affected its reliability. Healthcare: Panyikang had 15 health facilities, including five Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs) and two Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs). There were no hospitals reported in the county .csrf-southsudan.org Education: The county hosts 18 primary schools and one secondary school (Dr. Kunjwok Secondary) in Tonga Payam. There are no Early Childhood Development centers reported.
Humanitarian situation 2023: classified as facing “Catastrophic” needs by OCHA - 84% of population in need of assistance
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