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Country | Uganda |
Region | Northern Uganda |
Sub-region | Lango sub-region |
District | Apac District |
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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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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).
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]
The landmarks in the town or near the town limits include:
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