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Local favourite lake · Jonglei, South Sudan

Lake Papiu

Lake Papiu is a lake in Jonglei, South Sudan.

Lake Papiu: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Papiu

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Papiu — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 6.49417, 31.35111. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Papiu full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Papiu yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Papiu?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Papiu?

    Nearby: Bor (attraction, 46 km), Dinka tribe cattle camp (attraction, 49 km), Amer (lake, 73 km), Lake Nyidhuor (lake, 1 km), Lake Fajarial (lake, 23 km), Lake Maithin (lake, 24 km).