Apac

Apac
Patients at Apac Hospital
Apac
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Northern Uganda
Sub-region Lango sub-region
District Apac District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 3,346 ft (1,020 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 13,700

Apac is a town in Apac District, Northern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of the district and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Apac is located approximately 114 kilometres (71 mi), by road, south of Gulu, the largest city in Northern Uganda.[1] This location lies approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi), by road, southwest of Lira, the headquarters of the sub-region.[2] The coordinates of the town are:01 59 06N, 32 32 06E (Latitude:1.9850; Longitude:32.5350).

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town at about 10,100. In 2008, the population of Apac was estimated at 12,400 by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).[3] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Apac at 13,700.[4]

Landmarks

The landmarks in the town or near the town limits include:

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