Boma | |
|---|---|
 Location of Boma in South Sudan | |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| Counties | |
| Capital | Pibor |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Baba Medan Konya (first) David Yau Yau (last) |
| Area | |
• Total | 41,654 km2 (16,083 sq mi) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
• Total | 214,676 |
| • Density | 5.2/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
| • Summer (DST) | not observed |
Boma State was a state in South Sudan that existed between 2 October 2015 and 22 February 2020.[1] It was located in the Greater Upper Nile region and was formerly part of the state of Jonglei. The state bordered Akobo State, Imatong State, Jonglei State, Kapoeta State, Bieh State, Terekeka State and the country of Ethiopia to the east.[2]
- ^ Mutambo, Aggrey. "S. Sudan govt agrees to reduce states to 10 to maintain peace". The East African. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Boma State". south-sudan.biz. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.