Koch-Goma | |
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  Koch-Goma Map of Uganda showing location of Koch-Goma | |
| Coordinates: 02°36′16″N32°10′25″E / 2.60444°N 32.17361°E Coordinates: 02°36′16″N32°10′25″E / 2.60444°N 32.17361°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Region |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| District | Nwoya District |
| Elevation | 997 m (3,271 ft) |
| Population (2014 Census) | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Koch-Goma, also Koch Goma, is a human settlement in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda. [1]
The town lies in Nwoya District, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) by road, east of Nwoya Town, where the district headquarters are located. [2]
Koch-Goma is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda, [3] along a new asphalt-topped road. [1]
The geographical coordinates of Koch-Goma are: 2°36'16.0"N, 32°10'25.0"E (Latitude:2.604444; Longitude:32.173611). [4] Koch-Goma sits at an average elevation of 997 metres (3,271 ft), above sea level. [5]
In July 2019, Koch-Goma was reported to be the fastest-growing settlement in Nwoya District, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. It is a nascent urban centre which is also the headquarters of Koch-Goma sub-county. [1]
Th national census and household population survey enumerated the population of Koch-Goma at 15,000 people. [1]
The available schools in the community range from nursery schools, elementary school and secondary schools. The schools range from private, community and government schools. They include (a) Koch-Goma Central Primary School (b) Coo-Rom Primary School (c) Kalang Primary School (d) Ter-Okono Community School and (e) Koch-Goma Senior Secondary School, among others. [1]
As of July 2019, Koch-Goma was not yet connected to Uganda's national electricity grid. Those with electric connections use private solar energy installations. [1]
The soils around Koch-Goma are very fertile. Crops supported include cotton, cassava and sim sim. The sub-county is a leading supplier of sim sim in Uganda. [1]
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