Dokolo

Dokolo
Dokolo
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Northern Uganda
Sub-region Lango sub-region
District Dokolo District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 18,100

Dokolo is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Dokolo District. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Dokolo is located approximately 58 kilometres (36 mi), by road, southeast of Lira, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the town are:01 55 07N, 33 10 12E (Latitude:1.9185; Longitude:33.1700). Dokolo lies on the main highway, A-104, between Lira and Soroti.

Population

In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 16,200. [2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Dokolo at 18,100.[3]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:

See also

References

  1. ^ Road Distance Between Dokolo And Lira With Map
  2. ^ 2008 Estimated Population of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  3. ^ 2011 Estimates of Major Ugandan Urban Centers
  4. ^ DFCU Bank Maintains a Branch in Dokolo
Capital: Dokolo
Towns and
villages
  • Dokolo
Economy
Notable people
  • Cecilia Ogwal