Oyam District

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FieldValue
nameOyam District
settlement_typeDistrict
image_mapOyam District in Uganda.svg
map_captionDistrict location in Uganda
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameUganda
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Northern Uganda
subdivision_type2Sub-region
subdivision_name2Lango sub-region
seat_typeCapital
seatOyam
area_total_km22190.8
population_as_of2012 Estimate
population_total378900
population_density_km2173
timezoneEAT
utc_offset+3
coordinates
websiteOfficial Homepage
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Oyam District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Oyam, where the district headquarters are located.

Location

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Oyam District is bordered by Gulu District to the north, Pader District to the northeast, Kole District to the east, Apac District to the south, Kiryandongo District to the southwest and Nwoya District to the west. The administrative headquarters of the district at Oyam, are located approximately 78 km, by road, west of Lira, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are: 02 14N, 32 23E.

Overview

Oyam District was established by the Ugandan Parliament in 2006. Prior to that, Oyam District was part of Apac District. Together with Lira District, Alebtong District, Amolatar District, Apac District, Dokolo District, Kole District, Otuke District, Oyam District is part of the larger Lango sub-region, home to an estimated 1.5 million Lango. The district is a predominantly rural district.

Population

The 1991 census estimated the district population at about 177,100. The 2002 census estimated the population of the district at about 268,400. The district population was growing at an annual rate of 3.5%, at that time. It was estimated that the population of the district in 2012 was approximately 378,900.

Economic activities

Subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are main economic activities in the district. The major crops grown include:

References

References

  1. [[Districts of Uganda. Uganda District Map]]
  2. "Distance Between Lira And Oyam With Map". Globefeed.com.
  3. "Estimated Population of Oyam District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de.

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