Gogrial
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gogrial month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gogrial are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and August the wettest (about 150 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6 | 22.6 | 0 | 11.0 |
| February | 38.2 | 24.3 | 0 | 10.9 |
| March | 40.0 | 26.6 | 2 | 11.0 |
| April | 39.5 | 27.4 | 13 | 11.0 |
| May | 37.6 | 26.6 | 32 | 10.7 |
| June | 35.6 | 24.9 | 57 | 10.3 |
| July | 31.8 | 23.3 | 118 | 9.4 |
| August | 30.7 | 22.6 | 150 | 9.5 |
| September | 32.0 | 22.9 | 101 | 10.5 |
| October | 35.1 | 24.0 | 46 | 10.8 |
| November | 37.4 | 24.4 | 3 | 11.0 |
| December | 36.9 | 23.3 | 0 | 11.1 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026Past and future events in Gogrial
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Previously
- 1964 Massacre
Mass execution of civilians close to the town of Gogrial during the civil war.
- Governor Leads Peace Rally in Gogrial Town
Peace rally led by Governor Francis Marial Abur in Gogrial Town.
Sources checked (25)
- Gogrial
- Warrap State – Republic of South Sudan
- THE PRESIDENCY – Embassy of South Sudan
- The spectacle of death: visibility and concealment at an unfinished memorial in South Sudan - Taylor & Francis
- Who Was Born in Gogrial, South Sudan? Famous Names and Their ...
- Gogrial | Pantheon
- Jur Mananger people - Wikipedia
- Salva Kiir Mayardit - Net Worth 2026, Age, Height, Bio ...
- SOUTH SUDAN
- Gogrial State - Wikipedia
- Gogrial State — Grokipedia
- Gogrial — Grokipedia
- Gogrial State | Local Government history Wikia | Fandom
- The making and remaking of Gogrial : landscape, history and ...
- The spectacle of death: visibility and concealment at an unfinished memorial in South Sudan.
- Where to Eat and What to See in Gogrial: A Complete Visitor Guide
- Gogrial City Guide (South Sudan, 2026) - takeyourbackpack.com
- Top 10 Places to Visit in Gogrial – Nature, Adventure, and ...
- Visit Gogrial: Top Things to Do and How to Plan Your Trip
- Gogrial, South Sudan - Travel Guide, Population, Area, Safety ...
- Gogrial, South Sudan: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026 ...
- Gogrial Jobs in South Sudan
- Gogrial media - Facebook
- Gogrial media - Facebook
- Wikidata structured records for Gogrial
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01 · OverviewGogrial, in brief
Gogrial
Gogrial is a town situated in South Sudan within the Warrap State administrative region. Located at latitude 8.53324 and longitude 28.10037, the settlement operates under the Africa/Juba timezone and utilizes the South Sudanese pound as its currency, with English designated as a language.
Geographically positioned in the Bahr el Ghazal region near the borders with the Republic of Sudan and the Abyei region, the town rests in Gogrial West County. The Jur River flows north and then turns east roughly 5 kilometres from the central business district. The settlement connects to the main north-to-south highway passing from Wau to Babanusa, and Gogrial Airport operates locally with a single unpaved runway. The population within a 7-kilometre radius of the center is estimated at 44,600.
The locality holds cultural significance through notable figures connected to its history. It is recorded as one of two possible birthplaces for former NBA player Manute Bol, and it serves as the birthplace of Salva Kiir Mayardit, the first and current President of South Sudan. Regional connectivity and local heritage intersect along Highway B38, which links Gogrial southward to Kuajok, the capital of Warrap State located approximately 34 kilometres away. Further geographic context and mapping for the area can be referenced through Gogrial and GeoNames record for Gogrial.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gogrial
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gogrial located and what are its coordinates?
Gogrial is situated in South Sudan at geographic coordinates 8.5332, 28.1004, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gogrial?
Gogrial has a recorded population of approximately 44,600 and observes the Africa/Juba time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gogrial?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gogrial include English, with SSP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gogrial?
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