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Lamwo
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| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Northern Region |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| District | Lamwo District |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Lamwo is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the principal political, administrative and commercial center in in Lamwo District. The district is named after the town. Other towns in the district include:
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Lamwo is located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi), by road, northwest of Kitgum, the nearest large town.[1] This location lies approximately 468 kilometres (291 mi), by road, north of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that country.[2] The approximate coordinates of the town are:03 31 48N, 32 48 00E (Latitude:3.5300; Longitude:32.800). The coordinates are approximate because Lamwo does not yet appear on most publicly available maps.
The exact population of Lamwo is not known, as of December 2010.
The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:
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