Lamwo
| Lamwo | |
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  Lamwo Map of Uganda showing the location of Lamwo | |
| Coordinates: 03°31′48″N 32°48′00″E / 3.53000°N 32.80000°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Northern Region |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| District | Lamwo District |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Lamwo is a town in Northern Uganda and the political and administrative center of Lamwo District. The district is named after the town. Other towns in the district include:
- Lokung
- Opoki
- Opokyam
- Padibe
- Pajimu
- Palabek
- Pamot
Location
Lamwo is located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi), by road, northwest of Kitgum, the nearest large town.[1] This location lies approximately 468 kilometres (291 mi), by road, north of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that country.[2] The approximate coordinates of the town are:03 31 48N, 32 48 00E (Latitude:3.5300; Longitude:32.800). The coordinates are approximate because Lamwo does not yet appear on most publicly available maps.
Population
The exact population of Lamwo is not known, as of December 2010.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or near the edges of town:
- The headquarters of Lamwo District Administration
- The offices of Lamwo Town Council
- Lamwo Central Market
- Lamwo-Kitgum Road
External links
See also
- Lamwo District
- Acholi sub-region
- Northern Region, Uganda
References
- ↑ Road "Road Distance Between Kitgum And Lamwo With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ "Map Showing Kampala And Lamwo With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
Coordinates: 03°31′48″N 32°48′00″E / 3.53000°N 32.80000°E
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