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In 1901, Nimule was the base for a British punitive expedition against the Lango, who had raided neighboring districts.

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South Sudan
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Nimule

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
30.0K
Coordinates
3.59, 32.06
1360th most populous city in the world

Nimule is a city in the southern part of South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria. It lies approximately 197 kilometres (122 mi), by road, southeast of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and largest city in the country.

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On 19 August 2013, the South Sudanese parliament upgraded Nimule Town to City Council status.

Nimule
South Sudan
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Nimule

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
30.0K
Coordinates
3.59, 32.06
1360th most populous city in the world

Nimule is a city in the southern part of South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria. It lies approximately 197 kilometres (122 mi), by road, southeast of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and largest city in the country.

From the “Overview and history” section

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Nimule is hindered by climatic change, particularly during the rainy season when flooding can occur.

Nimule
South Sudan
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Nimule

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
30.0K
Coordinates
3.59, 32.06
1360th most populous city in the world

Nimule is a city in the southern part of South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria. It lies approximately 197 kilometres (122 mi), by road, southeast of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and largest city in the country.

From the “Climatic change” section

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The one stop border post on the Nimule side of the border was officially opened for business in February 2020.

Nimule
South Sudan
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Nimule

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
30.0K
Coordinates
3.59, 32.06
1360th most populous city in the world

Nimule is a city in the southern part of South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria. It lies approximately 197 kilometres (122 mi), by road, southeast of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and largest city in the country.

From the “One stop border post” section

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Nimule National Park is located just outside town, to the north and to the east.

Nimule
South Sudan
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Nimule

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
30.0K
Coordinates
3.59, 32.06
1360th most populous city in the world

Nimule is a city in the southern part of South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria. It lies approximately 197 kilometres (122 mi), by road, southeast of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and largest city in the country.

From the “Points of interest” section

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