Karenga District

Karenga District is a district in Northern Uganda, in the Karamoja sub-region. The district headquarter is located in Karenga town. It was carved out of Kaabong District and its operations started on July 1st 2019. The district has one constituency: Dodoth West. It borders South Sudan and Kaabong District. The population is 84,100, divided over 7 sub-counties and 3 town councils.

Karenga District
Karenga District
Map of Uganda showing the location of Karenga.
Coordinates: 3.56760°N 33.69512°E / 3.56760; 33.69512
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Uganda
Sub-regionKaramoja sub-region
Population
  Total84,100
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Karenga District is located in the vicinity of Kidepo Valley National Park. [1][2]


References

  1. "Six new districts become operational amid challenges". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. "Preparations in High Gear for New Karenga District". Uganda Radio Network (URN). Retrieved 30 April 2020.
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