| Kapchorwa (Kapchorwa Municipality) |
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Kapchorwa
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| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Sebei sub-region |
| District | Kapchorwa District |
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| Elevation | 5,906 ft (1,800 m) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 12,900 |
Kapchorwa is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, commercial and administrative center of Kapchorwa District. The district is named after the town.
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The town of Kapchorwa is located in Kapchorwa District, Sebei sub-region, in Uganda's Eastern Region. Its location lies approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 310 kilometres (190 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:01 24 00N, 34 27 00E (Latitude:1.4000; Longitude:34.4500).[3]
During the 2002 Uganda National Census, Kapchorwa's population was estimated at 8,700. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 12,300.[4] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kapchorwa at 12,900.[5]
The landmarks within the town limits and close to the edges of the town include:
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