Geiger (Arabic: القیقر), is a border town in South Sudan. It is notable for the refugee crisis from South Sudan into Sudan due to the South Sudanese Civil War.[1] It is situated along the White Nile.

Geiger
Arabic: القیقر
Geiger is located in South Sudan
Geiger
Geiger
Coordinates: 11°59′36″N 32°45′41″E / 11.99333°N 32.76139°E / 11.99333; 32.76139
Country South Sudan
StateUpper Nile
CountyManyo
PayamGeiger Payam
Government
 • Chief administrative officerDok Lual[2]
Population
 • Total2,000 - 3,000 refugees[1]
Time zoneUTC+2 (WAT[3])
Area code7G3JXQV6+8H

References edit

  1. ^ a b "No more dangerous treks to rivers to get water for Asha and her children". www.wvi.org.
  2. ^ "2,000 refugees at northern Upper Nile's Geiger and Joda areas". Radio Tamazuj.
  3. ^ "South Sudan Switches Time Zone". www.timeanddate.com.