Baidit


Baidit is a Payam in Bor West County, in Jonglei State, South Sudan. It is situated on the east side of the Bahr al Jabal River a short distance north of Bor, South Sudan. Baidit is the county headquarters for Bor West County.

History

Baidit Payam is named for the village, Baidit, where the payam's administrative headquarters are located. During the Second Sudanese Civil War, Baidit village was the site of a Sudan People's Liberation Army headquarters commanded by Kuol Manyang Juuk, which was located in buildings originally constructed by the Dutch Government to house a medical training center.

Demographics

Baidit is composed of six bomas: Akayiech, Manydeng, Makol Cuei, Mathiang, Mayen, and Tong. According to the Fifth Population and Housing Census of Sudan, conducted in April 2008, Baidit had a combined population of 51,532 people, composed of 26,915 male and 24,617 female residents.
Baidit is home to three major communities. These are Angakuei, Biong, Pathuyith.

Infrastructure

The Padak/Baidit airstrip is located in Baidit Payam. John Garang Memorial University's Padak Fisheries Training Centre was established there in 2004.