Goli, Uganda
title: "Goli, Uganda" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["populated-places-in-northern-region,-uganda", "democratic-republic-of-the-congo–uganda-border-crossings", "nebbi-district", "west-nile-sub-region"] topic_path: "general/populated-places-in-northern-region-uganda" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goli,_Uganda" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Goli |
| image_caption | Goli |
| mapsize | 150px |
| pushpin_map_caption | Map of Uganda showing the location of Goli. |
| pushpin_map | Uganda |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Uganda |
| subdivision_type1 | Regions of Uganda |
| subdivision_name1 | Northern Region |
| subdivision_type2 | Sub-region |
| subdivision_name2 | West Nile sub-region |
| subdivision_type3 | Districts of Uganda |
| subdivision_name3 | Nebbi District |
| leader_title | Mayor |
| population_as_of | 2011 Estimate |
| timezone | EAT |
| utc_offset | +3 |
| coordinates | |
| elevation_m | 1400 |
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Goli is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda.
History
On 13 February 1965, Goli and Paidha were bombed by the Congolese Air Force in retaliation for the support of the Ugandan government for Simba rebels. The attack caused minimal damage.
Location
Goli is located in Nebbi District, West Nile sub-region, The town is at the international border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is approximately 95 km, by road, south-east of Arua, the largest town in the sub-region.{{cite web | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Arua%2C%20Northern%20Region%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Goli%2C%20Northern%20Region%2C%20Uganda%2C&dt1=ChIJacd4oWVibhcRnJKRfYYYHqo&dt2=ChIJx_3i8lyibxcRs-AZLxTYgT8 | title=Road Distance Between Arua And Goli With Map | access-date=26 February 2015 | publisher=Globefeed.com}} This location is approximately 440 km, by road, north-west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.{{cite web | access-date=26 February 2015| url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%2C%20Central%20Region%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Goli%2C%20Northern%20Region%2C%20Uganda%2C&dt1=ChIJm7N0nQ-8fRcR7G9r2T2QOEU&dt2=ChIJx_3i8lyibxcRs-AZLxTYgT8 | publisher=Globefeed.com | title=Map Showing Kampala And Goli With Route Marker}} The district headquarters, at Nebbi are located about 15 km, by road, north-east of Goli.{{cite web | access-date=26 February 2015 | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Nebbi%20Police%20Station%2C%20Nebbi%2C%20Northern%20Region%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Goli%2C%20Northern%20Region%2C%20Uganda%2C&dt1=ChIJh0boJim7bxcRpBYZ9SzG5b4&dt2=ChIJx_3i8lyibxcRs-AZLxTYgT8 |
title=Distance Between Goli And Nebbi With Map | publisher=Globefeed.com}} The coordinates of the town are: 2°23'14.0"N, 31°01'35.0"E (Latitude:2.387222; Longitude:31.026389).
Overview
The small town of Goli, Uganda is located on the main road between Arua on the Ugandan side and Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in the DRC. In 2009, Goli was one of the locations of disagreements between Uganda and the DRC over their international border. The two countries selected a review commission to study the problem and report to the two governments.{{cite web |url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/13/684746 |title=DR Congo Halts Uganda Border Project |access-date=26 February 2015 |date=14 June 2009 |first=Frank |last=Mugabi |newspaper=New Vision (Kampala) |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620032813/http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/13/684746 |archive-date=20 June 2009
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:
- The offices of Goli Town Council
- World Concern Medical Center - A rural health facility run by a missionary nurse
- Goli Central Market
- St. Stephen's Cathedral of the Church of Uganda, Nebbi Diocese
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