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Nakapiripirit
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Country | Uganda |
Region | Northern Uganda |
Sub-region | Karamoja sub-region |
District | Nakapiripirit District |
Population (2011 Estimate) | |
• Total | 2,800 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Nakapiripirit is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the seat of the district headquarters of Nakapiripirit District, and the district is named after this town.
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Nakapiripirit is located approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the nearest large town.[1] This location lies approximately 360 kilometres (220 mi), northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of Nakapiripirit are: 01 48 52N, 34 42 49E (Latitude: 1.8144444 Longitude: 34.7136111).
In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the mid-year population of Nakapiripirit at 2,800.[3]
The landmarks in Nakapiripirit or near its borders include:
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