Ayod County

Ayod County {Formerly known as Yod locally } is an administrative area in Jonglei State, South Sudan, with headquarters in Ayod. Its inhabited by Gawaar Nuer categorically divided into two sections e.g Baar and Nyang then which are further consists of major clans of Chieng- Kapel, Bhaang,Jamuogh, Chieng -Thony, Chieng - Nyadakuon, Jithiep, Chieng-Pear, and Chieng-Nyaiguak. In the January 2011 referendum the results were unanimously in favor of independence from Sudan.

Ayod County
Gawaar Land
Nickname: 
Gaat-Pulwaar
Motto: 
Gawar - Marekarroa (we're all related).
Ayod County
Location in South Sudan
Coordinates: 8.130949°N 31.41047°E / 8.130949; 31.41047
Country South Sudan
StateJonglei State
HeadquartersAyod
Government
  County CommissionerGen.James Chuol Jiek
Area
  Total5,193 sq mi (13,449 km2)
Population
 (2017 estimate)
  Total192,937
  Density37/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
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