Ora River

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The Ora River is a significant river located in the Madi sub- region of West Nile, Northern Uganda.

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Rivers and lakes of Uganda

The Ora River is a river of West Nile, Northern, Uganda. It is a tributary of the Albert Nile. It is located in the north-west of Uganda. It covers some part of Ugandan districts like Zombo District.

Courses

It originates from the uplands near Moyo Town and flows generally South-Westwards.

Outlet

It empties into the Albert Nile (the section of the Nile River between Lake Albert and South Sudan border). The confluence is near the settlement of Pakwach(though Pakwach is in Nebbi District, the mouth is just north of it)

International Border Significance

This is the most significant characteristics of the Ora river:

2°41′30″N31°26′59″E / 2.6917°N 31.4497°E / 2.6917; 31.4497