Amuria District

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Amuria District
Amuria District in Uganda.svg
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°02′N33°39′E / 2.033°N 33.650°E / 2.033; 33.650
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Region Eastern Uganda
Sub-region Teso sub-region
Capital Amuria
Area
  Land2,588.3 km2 (999.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2014 Estimate)
  Total
183,348
  Density157/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
Website www.amuria.go.ug

Amuria District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Amuria serves as the district headquarters.

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Location

Amuria District is bordered by Otuke District to the north, Napak District to the northeast, Katakwi District to the east, Soroti District to the south, Kaberamaido District to the southwest, and Alebtong District to the west. The town of Amuria is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Soroti, the largest town in the sub-region. [1]

Overview

The district is composed of two counties: Amuria County and Orungo County. [2] [3]

Population

In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of the district at 69,400. The 2002 census estimated the population at 180,000. In 2014, the population was estimated at 183,348.In 2015 it was at 188,600,in 2020 the population was at 225,000 and recent census of 2023 put the figure at 248,500. [4]

Economic activities

The economy of Amuria District is based on two main activities: subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry. Over 90 percent of the population engages in either or both activities. [5]

Prominent people

See also

References

  1. "Distance Between Soroti And Amuria With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  2. Districts of Uganda, Statoids, accessed 3 August 2015
  3. Counties of Uganda, Statoids, accessed 3 August 2015
  4. "Estimated Population of Amuria District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  5. "Amuria District". Iteso welfare Association UK. 2016-07-17. Retrieved 2022-02-15.