Atiak
| Atiak | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  Atiak Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 03°15′54″N 32°07′30″E / 3.26500°N 32.12500°ECoordinates: 03°15′54″N 32°07′30″E / 3.26500°N 32.12500°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| District | Amuru |
| County | Kilak |
| Elevation | 2,790 ft (850 m) |
Atiak is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the last Ugandan town on the Gulu-Nimule Road, the primary trade route between Uganda and South Sudan.
Location
Atiak is situated in Kilak County, Amuru District. It is located approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi), by road, north of Gulu, the largest city in the Acholi sub-region.[1] The town is roughly 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of the Southern Sudanese border.
History
Atiak was the site of the April 20, 1995 Atiak massacre in which the Lord's Resistance Army executed an estimated 300 civilian men and abducted juveniles.[2]
Population
The exact population of Atiak is not known at this time. The people of Atiak are predominantly Acholi.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:
- The offices of Atiak Town Council
- Atiak Central Market
- The - The road passes through the center of town in a general north to south direction