Lamwo District
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Lamwo District |
| settlement_type | District |
| image_map | Lamwo District in Uganda.svg |
| map_caption | District location in Uganda |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Uganda |
| subdivision_type1 | Region |
| subdivision_name1 | Northern Region of Uganda |
| subdivision_type2 | Sub-region |
| subdivision_name2 | Acholi sub-region |
| seat_type | Capital |
| seat | Lamwo |
| area_total_km2 | 5595.8 |
| population_as_of | 2012 Estimate |
| population_total | 171300 |
| population_density_km2 | 30.6 |
| timezone | EAT |
| utc_offset | +3 |
| coordinates | |
| elevation_m | 1100 |
| website | |
| :: |
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Lamwo District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Lamwo is the site of the district headquarters.
Location
Lamwo District is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kitgum District to the east and southeast, Pader District to the south, Gulu District to the southwest, and Amuru District to the west. The town of Lamwo is lies 66 km northwest of Kitgum, the nearest large town, and 150 km northeast of Gulu, the largest city in the Acholi sub-region.
Overview
Lamwo District was established by Act of Parliament, becoming functional on 1 July 2009. Before that, it was part of the Kitgum District. Lamwo District is part of the larger Acholi sub-region.
Population
In 1991, the Uganda national population census estimated the district population at 71,030. The 2002 national census estimated the population at 115,300. The population grew at a calculated annual rate of 4.1 percent between 2002 and 2012. In 2012, the population was estimated at 171,300.
References
References
- "Map Showing Kitgum And Lamwo With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com.
- "Road Distance Between Gulu And Lamwo With Map". Globefeed.com.
- Vision, Reporters. (22 April 2010). "Government Names Fourteen New Districts".
- Oluka, Benon Herbert. (20 February 2015). "Museveni Goes to Work In Acholi". [[The Observer (Uganda)]].
- "Estimated Population of Lamwo District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de.
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