** Yirol ** is a city in South Sudan.

Location

It is located in Yirol West County, Lakes State, in central South Sudan. Its location lies approximately 313 km, by road, northwest of Juba, the largest city in South Sudan and the capital of that country. The coordinates of Yirol are: 6° 33' 36.00"N, 30° 30' 36.00"E (Latitude: 6.5600; Longitude: 30.5100). Yirol is located 39.5 km (24.5 miles) west of Malek County's headquarters. Yirol is also the central part of South Sudan.

Overview

Yirol is a small but growing town in the middle of South Sudan. It is surrounded by water bodies (a river and a lake) which offer water for human and livestock use and consumption. The fish from the river and lake are a source of badly needed protein for the local population. Yirol is also the seat of an Anglican bishopric.

Population

, it estimated that the population of Yirol, South Sudan is approximately 11,650.

Economy

The three pillars of the economy in Yirol are (a) cattle ranching (b) fishing and (c) subsistence agriculture. Cattle ranching requires the frequent movement of animals in search of green pastures, in concert with the rain patterns in the area. Fishing takes place on nearby Lake Yirol, Lake Nyiboor, Lake Anyii and the River Payii.

Transport

Three roads lead out of town: The town of Yirol is also served by Yirol Airport.