Koch-Goma

Koch-Goma, also Koch Goma, is a human settlement in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.[1]

Koch-Goma
Koch-Goma
Map of Uganda showing location of Koch-Goma
Coordinates: 02°36′16″N 32°10′25″E
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Region
Sub-regionAcholi sub-region
DistrictNwoya District
Elevation
997 m (3,271 ft)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total15,000
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Location

The town lies in Nwoya District, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) by road, east of Nwoya Town, where the district headquarters are located.[2]

Koch-Goma is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda,[3] along a new asphalt-topped road.[1]

The geographical coordinates of Koch-Goma are: 2°36'16.0"N, 32°10'25.0"E (Latitude:2.604444; Longitude:32.173611).[4] Koch-Goma sits at an average elevation of 997 metres (3,271 ft), above sea level.[5]

Overview

In July 2019, Koch-Goma was reported to be the fastest-gowing settlement in Nwoya District, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. It is a nascent urban centre which is also the headquarters of Koch-Goma sub-county.[1]

Population

Th national census and household population survey enumerated the population of Koch-Goma at 15,000 people.[1]

Education

The available schools in the community range from nursery schools, elementary school and secondary schools. The schools range from private, community and government schools. They include (a) Koch-Goma Central Primary School (b) Coo-Rom Primary School (c) Kalang Primary School (d) Ter-Okono Community School and (e) Koch-Goma Senior Secondary School, among others.[1]

Energy

As of July 2019, Koch-Goma was not yet connected to Uganda's national electricity grid. Those with electric connections use private solar energy installations.[1]

Agriculture

The soils around Koch-Goma are very fertile. Crops supported include cotton, cassava and sim sim. The sub-county is a leading supplier of sim sim in Uganda.[1]

References
  1. Polycarp Kalokwera (17 July 2019). "Invest in fast growing Koch Goma". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. Globefeed.com (17 July 2019). "Distance between Nwoya, Nwoya District, Northern Region, Uganda and Koch-Goma, Nwoya District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  3. Globefeed.com (17 July 2019). "Distance between Gulu, Uganda and Koch-Goma, Nwoya District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  4. Google (17 July 2019). "Location of Koch-Goma, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  5. Mapcarta (2019). "Elevation of Koch-Goma, Uganda". Mapcarta.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
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