Kapoeta East County

Kapoeta East County is an administrative region of Eastern Equatoria state in South Sudan, bordered by Kenya to the south, Ethiopia to the east and Jonglei state to the west. It is part of the Greater Kapoeta region of the state. The largest ethnic group is the Toposa people. The principal town is Narus. The county includes the disputed Ilemi triangle, controlled by Kenya. The emblem of the county is a horned bull, with big humps and a large tail.

Kapoeta East County
Kapoeta East County
Location in South Sudan
Coordinates: 4°30′4″N 34°9′42″E
Country South Sudan
StateEastern Equatoria
HeadquartersNarus
Area
  Total29,638 km2 (11,443 sq mi)
Population
 (2017 estimate)
  Total252,271
  Density8.5/km2 (22/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
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