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St Mary Cathedral, Wau
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Wau is a vibrant economic center and serves as a hub for trade between Darfur, Bahr al Ghazal, and Equatoria.

Wau
South Sudan
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Wau

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
151.3K
Coordinates
7.70, 28.00
905th most populous city in the world

Wau is a town, locally referred to as a city, in northwestern South Sudan on the western bank of the Jur River. It is the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal region in South Sudan. It lies approximately 650 kilometres (400 mi) northwest of the capital, Juba. It is a diverse small urban center (town) and a trading hub.

From the “Economy” section

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