Kotido

Kotido
Kotido
Map of Uganda showing the location of Kotido.
Coordinates:
Country  Uganda
Region Northern Uganda
Sub-region Karamoja sub-region
District Kotido District
Elevation 1,260 m (4,134 ft)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 22,900
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Kotido is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kotido District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Kotido is located approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi), by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the town are:03 00 22N, 34 06 45E (Latitude:3.0060; Longitude:34.1125).

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town of Kotido at 13,694. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 18,800 in 2008.[2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kotido at 22,900.[3]

Landmarks

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

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See also

References

  1. ^ Road Distance Between Moroto And Kotido With Map
  2. ^ 2002 and 2008 Estimated Populations of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  3. ^ 2011 Estimates of Populations of Major Urban Centers In Uganda
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