Karenga District

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Karenga District
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Karenga District
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Coordinates: 3°34′03″N33°41′42″E / 3.56760°N 33.69512°E / 3.56760; 33.69512
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Region Northern Uganda
Sub-region Karamoja sub-region
Population
  Total84,100
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
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Karenga District is a district in Northern Uganda, in the Karamoja sub-region. The district headquarter is located in Karenga town. It was carved out of Kaabong District and became operational on July 1, 2019. The district has two constituencies: Dodoth West and Napore West. It borders South Sudan and Kaabong District. The population is 84,100, divided over 7 sub-counties and 3 town councils.

Karenga District is located in the vicinity of Kidepo Valley National Park. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Six new districts become operational amid challenges". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. "Preparations in High Gear for New Karenga District". Uganda Radio Network (URN). Retrieved 30 April 2020.

Karenga District comprises two Constituencies: Dodoth West and Napore West. It is the home District to the wildest of the African Game Parks, the Kidepo Conservation Area (Kidepo Valley National Park).