Kotido District
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| name = Kotido District
| settlement_type = District
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| image_map = Kotido District in Uganda.svg
| map_caption = District location in Uganda
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| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = Northern Uganda
| subdivision_type2 = Sub-region
| subdivision_name2 = Karamoja sub-region
| seat_type = Capital
| seat = Kotido
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| area_total_km2 = 3618
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| population_as_of = 2012 Estimate
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| population_total = 236900
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| population_density_km2 = 311.8
| timezone = EAT
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| coordinates = {{coord|03|31|N|34|07|E|region:UG_type:adm1st|display=inline,title}}
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| website = {{URL|http://www.kotido.go.ug}}
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Kotido District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Kotido, where the district headquarters are located.
Location
Kotido District is bordered by Kaabong District to the north, Moroto District to the east, Napak District to the south and Abim District to the west. Agago District and Kitgum District lie to the northwest of Kotido District.Uganda District Map The district headquarters at the town of Kotido is approximately {{convert|100|km|mi}} northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region.{{cite web|publisher=Globefeed.com
| title = Road Distance Between Moroto And Kotido With Map| access-date=26 May 2014
| url = http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Moroto%20(Moroto)&toplace=Kotido%20(Kotido)&fromlat=2.4958333&tolat=2.9805556&fromlng=34.6694444&tolng=34.1330556}} This location lies approximately {{convert|430|km|mi}}, by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.{{cite web
| url = http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Kotido%20(Kotido)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=2.9805556&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=34.1330556|title=Map Showing Kampala And Koboko With Distance Marker|access-date=26 May 2014|publisher=Globefeed.com}} The coordinates of the district are:03 31N, 34 07E.
Overview
The district is part of the Karamoja sub-region, home to an estimated 1.2 million Karimojong, according to the 2002 national census. The sub-region consists of the following districts:
(a) Abim District (b) Amudat District (c) Kaabong District (d) Kotido District (e) Moroto District (f) Nakapiripirit District (g) Napak District (h) Lusot District (i) Karenga District (j) Nabilatuk District
Population
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at about 62,340. The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at about 129,100. The annual population growth rate in Kotido District, between 2002 and 2012, has been calculated at 6.39%. It is estimated that in 2012, the population of Kotido District was approximately 236,900.{{cite web| url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/uganda-admin.php?adm2id=066|title=Estimated Population of Kotido District In 1991, 2002 & 2012 |access-date=26 May 2014|publisher=Citypopulation.de}}
Sub-counties and parishes
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| Sub-county | 2008 Population Estimates | Parishes |
|---|---|---|
| Kacheri | 21,092 | Kacheri, Lokiding, Losakucha |
| Kotido Sub-county | 36,828 | Kanawat, Lokitelaebu, Losilang |
| Kotido Town Council | 18,806 | Kotido Central, Kotido East, Kotido North, Kotido West, Lokochil, Kotido Rural, Narikapet |
| Nakapelimoru | 21,233 | Lookorok, Potongor, Watakau |
| Panyangara | 54,484 | Kamau, Loletio, Lopotha, Rikitae |
| Rengen | 26,863 | Kotyang, Lokadeli, Nakwakwa, Lopoyo, Naponga |
| Total | 179,306{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} |
Economic activities
Nomadic pastoralism is the main economic activity in the district.
In some areas, peasant agriculture is practiced. The crops grown include the following:{{cite web|publisher=Uganda Travel Guide| url=http://www.ugandatravelguide.com/kotido-district.html
| access-date = 26 May 2014|title=Economic Activities In Kotido District}}
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See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Women-want-budget-pledges-fulfilled-by-government/-/688334/2109888/-/149s1jp/-/index.html Women Want Budget Pledges Fulfilled by Government]
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