Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan · Africa
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Wau is a city located in Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan. With a population of 127,384, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Wau sits in South Sudan. It's in the Africa/Juba time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wau to your route.
Wau (Arabic: واو, romanized: Wāw; also known as Wau Town Payam) is a town, locally referred to as a city, in northwestern South Sudan on the western bank of the Jur River. It is the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal region in South Sudan. It lies approximately 650 kilometres (400 mi) northwest of the capital, Juba. ItRead more
is a diverse small urban center (town) and a trading hub. The city has been a municipality since 2012 and is governed by a mayor whom the state governor usually appoints.
The city consists of several neighborhoods, including Nazareth, Hai Fahal, Sika Hadid, and Daraja.
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Wau is located in Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan, Africa. The coordinates are 7.7011 latitude, 27.9897 longitude.
Wau has a population of approximately 127,384 people, making it a city in South Sudan.
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