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Pakwach
Pakwach is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the main commercial, political and administrative center of Pakwach District. Location Pakwach is in Pakwach District, West Nile sub-region. It is approximately , by road, east of Nebbi, the nearest large town. This is approximately , by road, southeast of Arua, the largest city in the West Nile sub-region. This is along the western bank of the Albert Nile, approximately , by road, southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Uganda's Northern Region. The coordinates of Pakwach are 2°27'43.0"N, 31°29'54.0"E (Latitude:2.461944; Longitude:31.498333). Population The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town at 17,625. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of Pakwach at in 21,700, in 2010. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of at 22,300. In 2014, the national population census put the population at 23,040. In 2015, UBOS estimated the population of Pakwach, Uganda at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakwach District
Pakwach District is a Districts of Uganda, district in the Northern Region, Uganda, Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Pakwach is the location of the district headquarters. Location Pakwach District is bordered by Nebbi District to the west, Arua District to the north, Nwoya District to the east, Buliisa District to the southeast and the DR Congo to the south. The town of Pakwach, where the district headquarters are located is approximately , by road, east of Nebbi, the nearest large town. This is approximately , by road, southeast of Arua, the largest city in the West Nile sub-region. Pakwach is about , by road, northwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. Overview Pakwach District was created by the government of Uganda in 2015 and became operational on 1 July 2017. Prior to then it was part of Nebbi District. See also * Districts of Uganda References External links Pakwach District Webpage {{Authority control Pakwach District, West Nile sub-r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road
The Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road is a road in the Northern Region of Uganda, connecting the towns of Karuma, Olwiyo, Pakwach, Nebbi and the city of Arua. Location The road starts at Karuma, and proceeds in a northwesterly direction through Olwiyo, crossing the Albert Nile at Pakwach, going through Nebbi and ending at Arua, a total distance of approximately , from end to end. However, the roadworks as contracted, measured . Upgrading to bitumen In 2001, the government of Uganda borrowed US$64.5 million (USh100 billion at that time), from the International Development Association, to upgrade this road to class II bitumen surface, with drainage channels, culverts and shoulders. The work was completed in sections, starting with the Arua–Nebbi section, which was completed in December 2003. The paved road continues to undergo periodic maintenance and rehabilitation. Points of interest * The beginning of the road at Karuma, lies approximately , by road from the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |