Location

Maridi is located in Maridi East County, Western Equatoria State, near the international border between South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...

. This location lies approximately 295 kilometres (183.3 mi), by road, west of Juba, the capital of South Sudan

South Sudan

South Sudan , officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of northeastern Africa. It is also part of the North Africa UN sub-region. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city; the capital city is planned to be moved to the more...

 and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of Maridi are:4° 54' 36.00"N, 29° 27' 0.00"E (Latitude:4.9100; Longitude:29.4500).

Overview

Maridi has been a regional center of government since colonial times. It is also reputed to be a center of education in South Sudan.

Transport

The town is served by Maridi Airport

Maridi Airport

-Location:Maridi Airport is located in Maridi East County in Western Equatoria State, in the town of Maridi, near the International border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This location lies approximately , by air, west of Juba International Airport, South Sudan's largest airport...

. The airport sits at an elevation of 700 metres (2,296.6 ft), above sea level. It has a single unpaved runway, the dimensions of which are not publicly known at this time. Roads (murram base dirt roads) to and from Maridi have been reconditioned and are quite good for South Sudan.

Points of interest

The points of interest in and around Maridi include the following:

• The offices of Maridi Town Council
• Maridi Central Market
• Maridi Airport
  Maridi Airport
  -Location:Maridi Airport is located in Maridi East County in Western Equatoria State, in the town of Maridi, near the International border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This location lies approximately , by air, west of Juba International Airport, South Sudan's largest airport...
  
   - A public
  Public
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  , civilian
  Civilian
  A civilian under international humanitarian law is a person who is not a member of his or her country's armed forces or other militia. Civilians are distinct from combatants. They are afforded a degree of legal protection from the effects of war and military occupation...
  
   airport
  Airport
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  , with a single unpaved runway
• Maridi Power Station - A mini-hydroelectric power station with capacity of 0.88MW
• Maridi Teacher Training Institute
• Ambi Teacher Training Institute

External links

• Location of Maridi At Google Maps