Abim District

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title: "Abim District" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["abim-district", "karamoja", "districts-of-uganda", "northern-region,-uganda"] topic_path: "general/abim-district" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abim_District" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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Field	Value
name	Abim District
settlement_type	District
image_map	Abim District in Uganda.svg
map_caption	District location in Uganda
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Uganda
subdivision_type2	Region
subdivision_name2	Northern Uganda
subdivision_type3	Sub-region
subdivision_name3	Karamoja sub-region
seat_type	Capital
seat	Abim
area_total_km2	2353.3
population_as_of	2012 Estimate
population_total	56500
population_density_km2	24
timezone	EAT
utc_offset	+3
coordinates
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Location

Abim District is bordered by Kotido District to the north and east, Napak District to the southeast and south, Otuke District to the southwest and Agago District to the west. The district headquarters at Abim, are located approximately 140 km, by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region.{{cite web | url = http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Abim%20(Lira)&toplace=Moroto%20(Moroto)&fromlat=2.7016667&tolat=2.4958333&fromlng=33.6761111&tolng=34.6694444|title=Distance Between Moroto And Abim With Map|publisher=Globefeed.com|access-date=23 May 2014}} This location lies approximately 366 km, by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of the district are:02 44N, 33 40E.

Overview

Abim District became functional on 1 July 2006. Prior to that, it was known as Labwor County in Kotido District. The district is composed of five sub-counties and one town council, Abim Town Council. Abim District covers an area of 2353.3 km2. The district is part of the Karamoja sub-region, home to an estimated one million Karimojong. The sub-region consists of the following districts: 1. Abim District 2. Amudat District 3. Kaabong District 4. Kotido District 5. Moroto District 6. Nakapiripirit District and 7. Napak District. Abim District has got a wet and dry woodland savannah type of climate, characterized by an intensive hot season that lasts from December until February.

Population

The 1991 census estimated the district population at about 47,600. The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at approximately 51,800. The average annual population growth rate has been determined at 0.9%, between 2002 and 2012. In 2012, the population of Abim District was estimated at approximately 56,500.{{cite web | url = http://www.citypopulation.de/php/uganda-admin.php?adm2id=070| title=Estimated Population of Abim District In 1991, 2002 & 2012| access-date=23 May 2014|publisher=Citypopulation.de}} The table below illustrates how the district population has grown during the first decade of the 21st century. All figures are estimates.

| align=none|percentages=off | title = Abim District Population Trends | pop_name = Est. Pop. |2002|51,800 |2003|52,300 |2004|52,800 |2005|53,300 |2006|53,800 |2007|54,300 |2008|54,800 |2009|55,300 |2010|55,800 |2011|56,300

Economic activities

Subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupations of the population of the district. Many also practice animal hunting to supplement their diet. Crops grown include:

References

[[Districts of Uganda. Uganda District Map]]
"Map Showing Kampala And Abim With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com.

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