Nebbi

Nebbi
Nebbi
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Northern Uganda
Sub-region West Nile sub-region
District Nebbi District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 3,215 ft (980 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 28,800

Nebbi is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Nebbi District and the district headquarters are located there. The district was named after the town.

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Location

Nebbi is located in Nebbi District, West Nile sub-region, in Northern Uganda. It lies approximately 77 kilometres (48 mi), by road, southeast of Arua, the largest town in the sub-region. [1] This location is approximately 170 kilometres (110 mi), by road, southwest of Gulu, the largest city in Northern Uganda.[2] The coordinates of the town are:02 28 45N, 31 05 24E (Latitude:2.4790; Longitude:31.0900).

Population

The 2002 national population census put the population of Nebbi at 22,741. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 26,600.[3] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Nebbi at 28,800.[4]

Landmarks

The landmarks in the town or near the town limits of Nebbi include the following:

Other points of interest

Other points of interest in or near Nebbi include the following:

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Photos

See also

References

  1. ^ Road Distance Between Arua And Nebbi With Map
  2. ^ Map Showing Gulu And Nebbi With Distance Marker
  3. ^ 2002 and 2008 Population Estimates of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  4. ^ Estimated Populations of Major Ugandan Urban Centers In 2011