Maiwut County
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CountrySouth Sudan
Maiwut | |
|---|---|
 Location in South Sudan | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Region | Greater Upper Nile |
| State | Upper Nile State |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,689 km2 (1,424 sq mi) |
| Population (2024 estimate[1]) | |
• Total | 550,000+ |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Maiwut County is an administrative area of Upper Nile State in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan.[2] It borders Nasir County to its west, Longechuk County to its north and Ethiopia to its east and south.[3]
In the South Sudanese independence referendum, Maiwut County made a historic milestone with all of its registered population voting 100% for Separation of the southern Sudan.[4]
The payam administrator of Maiwut County is Thing Stephan Reat.[5]
