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Abim
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| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Karamoja sub-region |
| District | Abim District |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Abim is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center in Abim District. The district is named after the town.
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Abim is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi), by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 360 kilometres (220 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of the town are .
In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of Abim town at 15,500.[3] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of the town at 16,000.[4]
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:
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