Kathile sub-county

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Kathile sub-county
Etymology: from the administrative center, Kathile
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Kathile sub-county
Location of Kathile sub-county in Uganda
Coordinates: 3°38′44.8″N34°4′42.91″E / 3.645778°N 34.0785861°E / 3.645778; 34.0785861 Coordinates: 3°38′44.8″N34°4′42.91″E / 3.645778°N 34.0785861°E / 3.645778; 34.0785861
CountryUganda
Region Northern
DistrictKaabong District
Population
 (2010 [1] )
  Total37,467
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Kathile sub-county is a subdivision of Dodoth County, Kaabong District, Uganda.

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References

  1. Uganda Bureau of Statistics. "Kaabong districts population FY 2009-2010". Archived from the original on 28 December 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.