Nimule
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Nimule is a town in South Sudan
, immediately north of the International border with Uganda
.
and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of Nimule are:3° 36' 0.00"N, 32° 3' 36.00"E (Latitude:3.6000; Longitude:32.0600).
and South Sudan
passing through Nimule
. The nearest towns in Uganda
are Bibia
and Atiak
. Nimule is also served by Nimule Airport
, which receives regular service from South Sudan's indigenous airline, Southern Sudan Airlines.
n registration UAD 720U from Uganda
, carrying cement caused several spans on one of the two carriageways of the bridge to collapse into the river. On Friday 17 June 2011, two Ugandan buses, one traveling to Juba, South Sudan to Nimule and the other traveling in the opposite direction, collided head-on, in Pajili Village, about 40 kilometres (24.9 mi), north of Nimule, killing at least twenty-eight (28) people and injuring at least sixty-five (65) others. A joint investigation by the South Sudan
ese and Uganda
n authorities, cited (a) Overloading (b) Speeding and (c) Driver fatigue as factors in the collision.
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...
, immediately north of the International border with Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
.
Location
Nimule is located in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan, adjacent to the border with the Republic of Uganda. This location lies approximately 190 kilometres (118.1 mi), by road, southeast of Juba, the capital of South SudanSouth 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 Nimule are:3° 36' 0.00"N, 32° 3' 36.00"E (Latitude:3.6000; Longitude:32.0600).
Population
The population of Nimule was estimated at about 45,000 in 2006. The current population is not publicly known.Transport
In 2007, there were new proposals for a rail link between UgandaUganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and 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...
passing through Nimule
Transport in Uganda
- Railways :Total:1,241 kmmetre gauge:1,241 km gaugenote:A program to rehabilitate the railway started in , however much of the railway is inoperative....
. The nearest towns in Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
are Bibia
Bibia
Bibia is a town in Northern Uganda. It is one if the municipalities in Amuru District, the others being:* Amuru Municipality* Atiak Municipality* Pabbo Municipality-Location:...
and Atiak
Atiak
Atiak is a town in Northern Uganda. It is one if the municipalities in Amuru District, the others being:* Amuru Municipality* Bibia Municipality* Pabbo Municipality-Location:...
. Nimule is also served by Nimule Airport
Nimule Airport
-Location:Nimule Airport is located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, in the town of Nimule, near the International border with Uganda. The airport is located approximately , southeast of the central business district of Nimule....
, which receives regular service from South Sudan's indigenous airline, Southern Sudan Airlines.
Accidents
On 7 October 2006, a heavy truck with UgandaUganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n registration UAD 720U from Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
, carrying cement caused several spans on one of the two carriageways of the bridge to collapse into the river. On Friday 17 June 2011, two Ugandan buses, one traveling to Juba, South Sudan to Nimule and the other traveling in the opposite direction, collided head-on, in Pajili Village, about 40 kilometres (24.9 mi), north of Nimule, killing at least twenty-eight (28) people and injuring at least sixty-five (65) others. A joint investigation by the 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...
ese and Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n authorities, cited (a) Overloading (b) Speeding and (c) Driver fatigue as factors in the collision.
Points of interest
The following points of interest are located in or near Nimule:- The offces of Nimule Town Council
- Merin Hospital Nimule - A privatePrivately held companyA privately held company or close corporation is a business company owned either by non-governmental organizations or by a relatively small number of shareholders or company members which does not offer or trade its company stock to the general public on the stock market exchanges, but rather the...
, non-profit hospitalHospitalA hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
, owned and operated by Merin, an NGO - Nimule AirportNimule Airport-Location:Nimule Airport is located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, in the town of Nimule, near the International border with Uganda. The airport is located approximately , southeast of the central business district of Nimule....
- A publicPublicIn public relations and communication science, publics are groups of individuals, and the public is the totality of such groupings. This is a different concept to the sociological concept of the Öffentlichkeit or public sphere. The concept of a public has also been defined in political science,...
, civilianCivilianA 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...
and militaryMilitaryA military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...
airportAirportAn airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport... - The International border between South SudanSouth SudanSouth 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 Republic of Uganda - The GuluGuluGulu is a city in Northern Uganda. It is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District. The city is located at 2˚46'48N 32˚18'00E, on the metre gauge railway from Tororo to Pakwach. Gulu is located approximately , by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
-Juba Highway - , the 320 kilometres (198.8 mi) highway is murram. Arrangements to convert the highway to bitumen surface are underway in both countries - Nimule National ParkNimule National ParkThe Nimule National Park is found in South Sudan. It was established in 1954, and extends over an area of 410 km²....
- The national park is located just outside of town, to the north and to the east. - A branch of Equity Bank (South Sudan)Equity Bank (South Sudan)-Overview:The bank provides banking services to individuals and to small and medium business enterprises. It is one of the commercial banks licenced to operate in the country by the Bank of South Sudan, the national banking regulator.-Equity Bank Group:...
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See also
- List of road accidents
- List of bridge failures
- Railway stations in UgandaRailway stations in Uganda- Maps :* * * * - Existing : Bungoma - last town in Kenya Malaba** Tororo - near Kenya border; junction for north line* Main Line* Iganga* Jinja - bridge over Victoria Nile* Iganga - washed away culvert * Busembatia...
- Railway stations in SudanRailway stations in SudanRailway stations in Sudan include:- Maps :* * - Existing :* Wadi Halfa - N - potential break-of-gauge with Egypt** Merowe** Karima - branch terminus on River Nile - N* Abu Hamed - N junction for Karima* Barbar* Atbara - N - junction and workshops...
- Transport in UgandaTransport in Uganda- Railways :Total:1,241 kmmetre gauge:1,241 km gaugenote:A program to rehabilitate the railway started in , however much of the railway is inoperative....
- Transport in SudanTransport in SudanTransport in Sudan during the early 1990s included an extensive railroad system that served the more important populated areas except in the far south, a meager road network , a natural inland waterway—the Nile River and its tributaries—and a national airline that provided both...
- Nimule AirportNimule Airport-Location:Nimule Airport is located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, in the town of Nimule, near the International border with Uganda. The airport is located approximately , southeast of the central business district of Nimule....
- Eastern Equatoria