Nwoya District
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Nwoya District |
| settlement_type | District |
| image_map | Nwoya District in Uganda.svg |
| map_caption | District location in Uganda |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Uganda |
| subdivision_type1 | Region |
| subdivision_name1 | Northern Uganda |
| subdivision_type2 | Sub-region |
| subdivision_name2 | Acholi sub-region |
| seat_type | Capital |
| seat | Nwoya |
| established_date | 1 July 2010 |
| area_total_km2 | 4736.2 |
| population_as_of | 2012 Estimate |
| population_total | 54000 |
| population_density_km2 | 11.4 |
| timezone | EAT |
| utc_offset | +3 |
| coordinates | |
| website | |
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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 north-east, Oyam District to the east, Kiryandongo District to the south-east, Masindi District to the south, and Buliisa District to the south-west. Nwoya, the main political, administrative and commercial center in the district, is approximately 44 km south-west of the city of Gulu, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region.{{cite web | access-date=22 May 2014 | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Gulu%20(Gulu)&toplace=Nwoya%20(Gulu)&fromlat=2.7666667&tolat=2.6375&fromlng=32.3055556&tolng=32.0147222 | title=Road Distance Between Gulu And Nwoya With Map | publisher=Globefeed.com}} This location is approximately 330 km, by road, north of the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest metropolitan area.{{cite web | title=Map Showing Kampala And Nwoya With Distance Marker | publisher=Globefeed.com | access-date=22 May 2014 | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Nwoya%20(Gulu)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=2.6375&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=32.0147222}}
Overview
Nwoya District is one of the newest districts in Uganda. It was established by an Act of Parliament and began functioning on 1 July 2010. Prior to that date, it was part of Amuru District. The district is part of the Acholi sub-region.
Population
In 1991, the district population was estimated at 37,900. In 2002, the population was recorded at 41,010. In 2012, the mid-year population was estimated at 54,000. In the 2024 National Housing and Population Census, the population was recorded at 220,593.
Economic activity
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Prior to 2013, subsistence agriculture and livestock husbandry were the main economic activity in the district. More recently, crude oil deposits have been found and commercial extraction is being planned.
References
References
- "RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN Amuru-Nwoya District".
- "Estimated Population of Nwoya District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de.
- (21 January 2013). "Total Discovers Oil In Uganda's Nwoya District}}{{dead link". Oil Review Africa.
- Imaka, Isaac. (2 June 2014). "Oil Finding Fuels Clashes". [[Daily Monitor]].
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