Agago District | |
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 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 02°50′N33°20′E / 2.833°N 33.333°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| Capital | Agago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,496.8 km2 (1,350.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) |
| Population (2014 Census) | |
| • Total | 227,792 |
| • Density | 68.06/km2 (176.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
The Agago District is a Ugandan district located in the Northern Region of Uganda.
Agago District is bordered by Kitgum District to the north, Kotido District to the northeast, Abim District to the east, Otuke District, to the south, and Pader District to the west. Agago, the location of the district headquarters, lies approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Kitgum, the nearest large town. [1] This location lies approximately 370 kilometres (230 mi), by road, north of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that country. [2] The coordinates of the district are:02 50N, 33 20E.
Agago District is one of the newest districts in Uganda. It was established by Act of Parliament and began functioning on 1 July 2010. Prior to that date, it was part of Pader District. The district is part of the Acholi sub-region, together with: 1. Amuru District 2. Gulu District 3. Kitgum District 4. Lamwo District 5. Nwoya District and 6. Pader District.
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 100,700. In 2002, the population of Agago District was recorded at approximately 184,000. In 2014, during the national population census and household survey, the population of the district was enumerated at 227,792. [3]
Kitgum District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its major town of Kitgum, where the district headquarters is located. It has suffered much fatalities and social disruption resulting from the 20-year civil war in the region during the late 20th century. The government moved tens of thousands of residents to internally displaced persons camps for their protection, where they were subject to raids by the rebels and also harsh conditions, including disease.
Pader District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after Pader, the chief municipal, administrative and commercial town in the district, where the district headquarters are located.
Kotido District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Kotido, where the district headquarters are located.
Moroto District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Moroto is the site of the district headquarters.
Apac is a town in Apac District in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of the district and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
Kitgum is a municipality in Kitgum District in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town is administered by Kitgum Municipality Council, an urban local government. It is the largest metropolitan area in the district and the site of the district headquarters.
Pader is a town in Pader District in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town is administered by the Pader Town Council, an urban local government. It is the largest metropolitan area in the district and the site of the district headquarters.
Kiruhura is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the largest town in Kiruhura District and the site of the district headquarters.
Kyotera is a town in the southern part of the Central Region of Uganda. It is a municipality in Kyotera District. However, the district headquarters are located at Kasaali.
Amuru District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amuru, where the district headquarters are located.
Abim District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Abim, where the district headquarters are located.
Patongo is a town in Agago District, Acholi sub-region in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town is administered by Patongo Town Council
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.
Lamwo District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Lamwo is the site of the district headquarters.
Lamwo is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda and the political and administrative center of Lamwo District.
Agago is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the chief political, administrative, and commercial center of the Agago District.
Buhweju District is a district in Western Uganda. It is one of the districts that constitute the Ankole sub-region. Its 'chief town', is Nsiika.
Napak is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the commercial, administrative and municipal headquarters of Napak District. The district is named after the town.
Kalongo is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Agago District.
The Acholibur–Gulu–Olwiyo Road is a road in the Northern Region of Uganda, connecting the town of Acholibur to the city of Gulu and the town of Olwiyo.
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