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  Lamwo Map of Uganda showing the location of Lamwo | |
| Coordinates: 03°31′48″N32°48′00″E / 3.53000°N 32.80000°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Region of Uganda |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| District | Lamwo District |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Lamwo is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda and the political and administrative center of Lamwo District.
Lamwo lies 66 kilometres (41 mi) northwest of Kitgum, the nearest large town [1] and 468 kilometres (291 mi) north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [2] The approximate coordinates of the town are 03 31 48N, 32 48 00E (Latitude:3.5300; Longitude:32.800).
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or near the edges of town:
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