State Information: Warrap State

Photo: UNMIS/Tim McKulka

Warrap

General Information:
Warrab Town is located within Warrab State, Southern Sudan
Population: not available
 
According to UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 30 June 10, the security situation as informed by the county commissioner, is calm. The road link to Wau is accessible all year round and the distance is 88 kms.
 
No domestic electricity, individual generators only
Water source is hand pump (bore hole)
 
Accommodation:
No accommodation available
 
Communication:
No network available
 
Social Amenities:
Basic restaurants available
Market open 7 days a week
Fruit, vegetables, basic goods available
 
Transport:
Accessible in rainy and dry season by road
Fuel available – diesel/petrol
No commercial flight available
Local Buses services from Wau
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police and military presence

Kwanjok

General Information:
Kwajok is located within Warrab State, Southern Sudan
Population: n/a
 
Accommodation:
Information not provided
 
Communication:
ZAIN/Vivacell for mobile and internet coverage
 
Social Amenities:
Basic restaurant and bars available
Basic market available
 
Transport:
No commercial flights available
Local buses available
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police
Local basic medical facilities – information not provided

Raja

General Information:
Raja is located within Warrab State, Southern Sudan
Population: 54,000
Altitude: 545 meters
Climate: Max temp: 38 degrees Celsius
             Min temp: 11 degrees Celsius
Rainy Season: May - September
 
Accommodation:
Sudanese Red Crescent (Sub-standard) Rate: 30sdg per bed and three beds per room Contact details not available
Communication:
ZAIN and MTN, no public internet services
 
Social Amenities:
Information not provided
 
Transport:
Commercial flight schedules – information not provided
Local taxi / bus services – information not provided
 
UNMIS flights available – weekly flight schedule and booking procedure attached
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police
Raja Civil Hospital and small clinics available

Tonj

General Information:
Tonj Town is located within Warrab State, Southern Sudan
Population (south): 86,000
 
There are few NGO’s based in the area and WFP and IOM visit frequently. World Vision is present. Road link to Wau is accessible year round. The distance from Tonj Town to Wau is 110 kms.
 
No domestic electricity, only individual generators
Water source supply is hand pump (bore hole)
 
Accommodation:
Tonj Comfort Hotel Rates not available Contact details not available
 
Communication:
Zain, MTN and Mobitel mobile coverage only
Charge cards available
 
Social Amenities:
Tonj Hotel Restaurant
Market open 7 days a week
Fruit, vegetables, basic goods available
 
Transport:
Accessible in rainy and dry season by road
Fuel available – diesel/petrol
Commercial flight schedules – information still pending
Local taxi / bus services
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police  

Basic local medical clinic