Tonj

Tonj
Kalkuel
A Catholic church in Tonj
A Catholic church in Tonj
Nickname: 
Gen-ngeu
Tonj is located in South Sudan
Tonj
Tonj
Location in South Sudan
Coordinates: 07°16′48″N 28°40′48″E / 7.28000°N 28.68000°E / 7.28000; 28.68000
Country South Sudan
RegionBahr el Ghazal
StateWarrap State
CountyTonj South County
Government
 • TypeLocal Government
Elevation
1,404 ft (427 m)
Population
 (2010 Estimate)
 • Total
17,340 people
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Tonj is a town located in Warrap State, in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. It is known by various names, including Kalkuel, Genanyuon, Jurkatac, Madiera, Genngeu, and Tonjdit. The town is bordered by Rumbek, Cueibet, Yambio, Bentiu, and Gogrial. As of 2010, its population is 17,340.[citation needed]