Moroto Town

Moroto is also the name of a county in Lira District, Uganda.
Moroto
Moroto
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Northern Uganda
Sub-region Karamoja sub-region
District Moroto District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 4,528 ft (1,380 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 12,300

Moroto is a town in Northern Uganda, lying west of Mount Moroto. It is the 'chief town' of Moroto District and the district headquarters are located there. The district was named after the town.

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Location

Moroto is located approximately 210 kilometres (130 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the nearest large city.[1] This location lies approximately 420 kilometres (260 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:01 31 48N, 34 40 12E (Latitude:2.5300; Longitude:34.6700).

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of Moroto at 7,380. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimates the population of the town at 10,300.[3] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Moroto at 12,300.[4]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or near the edges of town include:

Other points of interest

Other points of interest in or near Moroto include:

External links

See also

References

  1. ^ Map Showing Mbale And Moroto With Distance Marker
  2. ^ Road Distance Between Kampala And Moroto With Map
  3. ^ 2002 and 2008 Populations of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  4. ^ 2011 Estimated Populations of Major Ugandan Towns And Cities
Capital: Moroto
Counties and
sub-counties
  • Bokora County
  • Matheniko County
  • Moroto Municipality
Towns and
villages
  • Moroto
Economy
Notable
landmarks