Maridi State

Maridi State
Location of Maridi State in South Sudan
CountrySouth Sudan
CapitalMaridi
Number of Counties7
Government
 • GovernorAfricano Mande Gedima
Area
 • Total
17,540 km2 (6,770 sq mi)
Population
 (2014 Estimate)
 • Total
148,100

Maridi State was a state in South Sudan that existed between 2 October 2015 and 22 February 2020. It was formed on 2 October 2015 from Western Equatoria state. It was located in the Equatoria region. Maridi State bordered the states of Amadi State, Gbudwe State, Western Lakes State, and Yei River State.