Kumi District | |
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 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 01°30′N33°57′E / 1.500°N 33.950°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Teso sub-region |
| Capital | Kumi |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,074.6 km2 (414.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 255,500 |
| • Density | 237.8/km2 (616/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Kumi District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The district is named after its main town, Kumi, which also hosts the district headquarters.
Kumi District is bordered by Katakwi District to the north, Nakapiripirit District to the northeast, Bukedea District to the east, Pallisa District to the south, and Ngora District to the west. [1] The main town in the district, Kumi, is located approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi) southeast of Soroti, the largest town in Teso sub-region. [2] The coordinates of the district are:01 30N, 33 57E.
The 1991 national census estimated the population of the district at about 102,030. The 2002 national census estimated the district population at approximately 165,400. The annual population growth rate in the district is given as 4.5%. In 2012, the population of Kumi District was estimated at 255,500. [3] The table below illustrates how the district population has grown between 2002 and 2012. All numbers are estimates.
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Kumi District is served by a road transport networks consisting of one major highway and several other streets. The quality of the road network has been influenced by UNRA. [4] People make use of commercial buses to get around. Prices of bus tickets fluctuate during the holiday season.
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