Anaka
| Anaka | |
|---|---|
| Town Council | |
  Anaka Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 02°36′00″N 31°57′00″E / 2.60000°N 31.95000°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| District | Nwoya District |
| Elevation | 3,000 ft (1,000 m) |
For the Egyptian goddess sometimes known as Anaka, see Anuket.
Anaka is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the seat of the Nwoya District headquarters. Other towns being:
Location
Anaka is situated on the main highway between Gulu and Pakwach. It is located 52 kilometres (32 mi), by road, southwest of Gulu - the largest city in the sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the town are:02 36 00N, 31 57 00E (Latitude:2.6000; Longitude:31.9500).
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:
- Post Bank - the only bank in the district.
- The offices of Anaka Town Council
- Anaka Hospital - A 120 bed public hospital, administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
- Anaka Central Market
- The Gulu-Pakwach Highway - The highway passes through town in an East to West direction
- Ogom Trading Centre and home of the Late Mr. Alex Okot Akiyo and the Late Mr. Oweka Labokke.
- Pope Paul VI Senior Secondary School.
- Anaka Catholic Church.
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Coordinates: 02°36′00″N 31°57′00″E / 2.60000°N 31.95000°E
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