Nwoya District

Nwoya District
—  District  —
District location in Uganda District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°38′N 32°00′E / 2.633°N 32°E / 2.633; 32
Country	Uganda
Region	Northern Uganda
Sub-region	Acholi sub-region
Capital	Nwoya
Population (2002 Estimate)
- Total	41,010
Time zone	EAT (UTC+3)
Website	Homepage

Nwoya District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most districts in Uganda, it is named after its main municipal, administrative and commercial center, Nwoya, the location of the district headquarters.

Location

Nwoya District is bordered by Amuru District to the north, Gulu District to the northeast, Oyam District to the east, Kiryandongo District, Masindi District and Buliisa District to the south. Nebbi District lies to the west of Nwoya District. Nwoya, the main political, administrative and commercial center in the district, is located approximately 44 kilometres (27 mi), by road, southwest of the city of Gulu, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region.^[1] This location is approximately 330 kilometres (210 mi), by road, north of the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest metropolitan area. ^[2] The coordinates of the district are:02 38N, 32 00E.

Overview

Nwoya District is one of the newest districts in Uganda. It was established by Act of Parliament and began functioning on 01 July 2010. Prior to that date, it was part of Amuru District. The district is part of the Acholi sub-region, together with:

• Agago District
• Amuru District
• Gulu District
• Kitgum District
• Lamwo District
• Pader District

Population

In 2002, the population of Nwoya District was recorded at approximately 41,010. As of December 2010^[update], the exact population of the district is unknown.

External links

• Proposed Nwoya District Homepage

See also

• Nwoya
• Acholi sub-region
• Northern Uganda
• Districts of Uganda

References

1. ^ Road Distance Between Gulu And Nwoya With Map
2. ^ Map Showing Kampala And Nwoya With Distance Marker

Coordinates: 02°38′N 32°00′E / 2.633°N 32°E / 2.633; 32