Panykang County


Panyikang County is an administrative area in Upper Nile State, in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan. Panyikang County is situated in Upper Nile State, within the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan. Covering an area of approximately 5,038 square kilometers, it had an estimated population of 70,117.

Geography

Borders, rivers, area.
The White Nile River traverses the county in a V-shape, converging near Malakal town. Additionally, the Sobat River delineates part of the county's eastern boundary before merging with the White Nile. These waterways are vital for transportation, fishing, and agriculture.

Geographical boundaries

Panyikang County shares borders with several regions:
;Payams:
  • Tonga
  • Anakdiar
  • Dhothim
  • Pakang
  • Panyikang
  • Panyidway

    Demographics

  • Population: ~65,117
  • Ethnic groups: Shilluk

    Economy

  • Agriculture, livestock, fishing
  • Challenges: flooding, displacement, conflict

    Infrastructure

  • Roads: limited and seasonal
  • River transport: significant but insecure
  • Education: 18 primary schools, 1 secondary school
  • Health: 15 health facilities, no hospitals

    Infrastructure and access

  • Transportation: The county has limited road infrastructure, with some secondary roads connecting to neighboring regions. However, seasonal conditions often render these roads impassable. River transport along the Nile is a crucial means of moving people and goods, although insecurity has affected its reliability.
  • Healthcare: Panyikang had 15 health facilities, including five Primary Health Care Units and two Primary Health Care Centers. There were no hospitals reported in the county.csrf-southsudan.org
  • Education: The county hosts 18 primary schools and one secondary school in Tonga Payam. There are no Early Childhood Development centers reported.

    Humanitarian situation

  • 2023: classified as facing “Catastrophic” needs by OCHA - 84% of population in need of assistance