| Abim District | |
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| — District — | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Karamoja sub-region |
| Capital | Abim |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 92,500 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | Homepage |
Abim District is a district in Northern Uganda. It's named after its 'chief town', Abim, where the district headquarters are located.
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Abim District is bordered by Kotido District to the north and east, Napak District to the southeast and south, Otuke District to the southwest and Agago District to the west. [1] The district headquarters at Abim, are located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi), by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:02 44N, 33 40E.
Abim District became functional on 1 July 2006. Prior to that, it was known as Labwor County in Kotido District. The district is composed of five (5) sub-counties and one town council, Abim Town Council. Abim District covers an area of 2,337 square kilometres (902 sq mi). The district is part of the Karamoja sub-region, home to an estimated one million Karimojong. The sub-region consists of the following districts:
Abim District has got a wet and dry woodland savannah type of climate, characterized by an intensive hot season that lasts from December until February.[2]
The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at approximately 58,600.[3] In 2009, the population of the district was estimated at 83,700.[4] Using those statistics, the calculated annual population growth rate for Abim District is 5.2%. See table below:
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Economic activitiesSubsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupations of the population of the district. Many also practice animal hunting to supplement their diet. Crops grown include: [5]
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