Nebbi
| Nebbi | |
|---|---|
  Nebbi | |
| Coordinates: 02°28′45″N 31°05′24″E / 2.47917°N 31.09000°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
| District | Nebbi District |
| Elevation | 3,220 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.
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:
- The headquarters of Nebbi District Administration
- The offices of Nebbi Town Council
- Nebbi Central Market
Other points of interest
Other points of interest in or near Nebbi include the following:
- Nebbi Hospital - A 200 bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
- Nebbi Airport - One of the thirty-five airports in Uganda
- Nyacara Church - A place of worship affiliated with the Church of Uganda
- The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi
- Nebbi Catholic Cathedral
- A branch of Centenary Bank
- A branch of Stanbic Bank
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Coordinates: 02°28′45″N 31°05′24″E / 2.47917°N 31.09000°E
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