Kapchorwa

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Kapchorwa
(Kapchorwa Municipality)
Town
Kapchorwa
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°24′00″N 34°27′00″E / 1.40000°N 34.45000°E / 1.40000; 34.45000
Country Uganda
Region Eastern Uganda
Sub-region Sebei sub-region
District Kapchorwa District
Elevation 5,900 ft (1,800 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 12,900

Kapchorwa is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, commercial and administrative center of Kapchorwa District. The district is named after the town.

Location

The town of Kapchorwa is located in Kapchorwa District, Sebei sub-region, in Uganda's Eastern Region. Its location lies approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 310 kilometres (190 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:01 24 00N, 34 27 00E (Latitude:1.4000; Longitude:34.4500).[3]

Demographics

During the 2002 Uganda National Census, Kapchorwa's population was estimated at 8,700. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 12,300.[4] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kapchorwa at 12,900.[5]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of the town:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Road Distance Between Mbale and Kapchorwa With Map
  2. ↑ Map Showing Kampala And Kapchorwa With Distance Marker
  3. ↑ Location of Kapchorwa At Google Maps
  4. ↑ 2002 and 2010 Population Estimates of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  5. ↑ Estimated Population of Kapchorwa In 2011

External links


Capital: Kapchorwa
Towns and villages
Economy
Notable people

Coordinates: 01°24′00″N 34°27′00″E / 1.40000°N 34.45000°E / 1.40000; 34.45000

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