Afoji | |
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  Afoji Location on the South Sudan–Uganda border Placement on map is approximate | |
| Coordinates: 03°42′13″N31°40′36″E / 3.70361°N 31.67667°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Region of Uganda |
| Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
| District | Moyo District |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
Afoji is a town in Moyo District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.
Afoji is located at the border with South Sudan, approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi), by road, northwest of the central business district of Moyo Town. [1] This lies approximately 165 kilometres (103 mi) northeast of Arua, the largest urban centre in West Nile sub-region. [2] This is about 496 kilometres (308 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [3] The geographical coordinates of Afoji are 03°42'13.0"N, 31°40'36.0"E (Latitude:3.703609; Longitude:31.676658). [4]
The Atiak–Adjumani–Moyo–Afoji Road, facilitates trade and the movement of people between Uganda and South Sudan. [5] [6]
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Capital: Moyo | ||
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