Country South Sudan Number of Counties 3 | Capital Mundri | |
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Amadi State is one of the 28 states of South Sudan. Amadi state formed on 2 October 2015, following a decree that established the state along 27 other states. It is located in the Equatoria region, formerly being part of Western Equatoria state. Amadi State borders Eastern Lakes State, Jubek State, Maridi State, Terekeka State, Western Lakes State, Yei River State.
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History
Before Sudan's 10 original states split into 28 separate states, Amadi was part of Western Equatoria state. On 2 October 2015, President Salva Kiir issued a decree establishing 28 states in place of the 10 constitutionally established states. The decree established the new states largely along ethnic lines. A number of opposition parties and civil society groups challenged the constitutionality of the decree. Kiir later resolved to take it to parliament for approval as a constitutional amendment. In November the South Sudanese parliament empowered President Kiir to create new states.
Joseph Ngere Paciko is the current Governor of the state.
Geography
Amadi State is located in the Equatoria region and it borders Western Lakes to the northwest, Eastern Lakes to the northeast, Yei River to the south, Jubek to the southeast, Maridi to the west, and Terekeka to the east.
Administrative divisions
The state consists of 3 counties. These three counties are Mundri West County, Mundri East County, and Mvolo County.
Cities and towns
The capital of the state of Amadi is the city of Mundri, South Sudan. Mudri is located in Mundri West County, with an estimated population of anywhere between 20,000-30,000 in 2015. Other towns and villages in Amadi State include Lui, South Sudan (also known as Nagero Lui).