Maridi
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Maridi is a town in Maridi County, Western Equatoria, South Sudan. The town is located near the Democratic Republic of the Congo–South Sudan border.
Maridi is a town in Maridi County, Western Equatoria, South Sudan. The town is located near the Democratic Republic of the Congo–South Sudan border. ==Overview== Maridi has been a regional centre of government since colonial times. It is also reputed to be a centre of education in South Sudan. Yambio is the state capital of Western Equatoria State, which is 140 km from Maridi. Khazana Lake is a picnic spot which is often visited by NGO and UN staff. The county remains green during the rainy season with Mango trees full of fruits. The habitat has a diverse fauna, most common of them being the baboons, deer and the black mamba. ==Population== In 2026, according to the World Population Review, the population of Maridi was 136,759. ==Transport== The town is served by Maridi Airport, known to be the largest airport in Western Equatoria. The airport sits at an elevation of , 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. ==See also== Maridi Arabic Maridi Airport Western Equatoria Equatoria ==References== ==External links== Location of Maridi At Google Maps
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