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'''Kitgum''' is a municipality in [[Kitgum District]] in the [[Northern Region, Uganda|Northern Region]] of [[Uganda]]. The town is administered by Kitgum Town Council, an urban local government. It is the largest metropolitan area in the district and the site of the district headquarters.
'''Kitgum''' is a municipality in [[Kitgum District]] in the [[Northern Region, Uganda|Northern Region]] of [[Uganda]]. The town is administered by Kitgum Municipality Council, an urban local government. It is the largest metropolitan area in the district and the site of the district headquarters.


==Location==
==Location==
Kitgum is bordered by [[Padibe]] to the north, [[Mucwini]] to the north-east, [[Kitgum Matidi]] to the east, [[Acholibur]] to the south, and [[Pajimu]] to the west. The town is approximately {{convert|108|km|mi}}, by road, north-east of [[Gulu]], the largest city in the [[Acholi sub-region]].<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Globefeed.com | accessdate=26 May 2014 | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kitgum%20(Kitgum)&toplace=Gulu%20(Gulu)&fromlat=3.2783333&tolat=2.7666667&fromlng=32.8866667&tolng=32.3055556 | title=Distance Between Gulu And Kitgum With Map}}</ref> This is approximately {{convert|460|km|mi}}, by road, north of Uganda's capital [[Kampala]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Kitgum%20(Kitgum)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=3.2783333&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=32.8866667 | title= Map Showing Kampala And Kitgum, With Distance Marker | accessdate=26 May 2014 | publisher=Globefeed.com}}</ref> The coordinates of Kitgum are 3°17'20.0"N, 32°52'40.0"E (Latitude:3.288889; Longitude:32.877778).<ref>{{google maps |
Kitgum is bordered by [[Lamwo District]] to the north, ''Mucwini'' to the north-east, Kitgum Matidi to the east, [[Acholibur]] to the south, and Pajimu to the west. The town is located {{convert|104|km|0}} north-east of [[Gulu]], the largest city in the [[Acholi sub-region]].<ref>{{google maps| url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Gulu/Kitgum/@3.0238139,32.2920792,9z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x1771a65c0fc42a27:0xce6ef3d1c3d80e06!2m2!1d32.2880726!2d2.7724038!1m5!1m1!1s0x1773e5518de5f533:0xf186ad6436f26449!2m2!1d32.8789499!2d3.2884847!3e0 | title=Road Distance Between Gulu, Uganda And Kitgum, Uganda With Map |
access-date=8 August 2021}}</ref> This is approximately {{convert|435|km|0}} north of Uganda's capital [[Kampala]].<ref>{{google maps| url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Kampala/Kitgum/@1.8150446,31.0463984,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x177dbc0f9d74b39b:0x4538903dd96b6fec!2m2!1d32.5825197!2d0.3475964!1m5!1m1!1s0x1773e5518de5f533:0xf186ad6436f26449!2m2!1d32.8789499!2d3.2884847!3e0 |
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url=https://www.google.co.ug/maps/place/3%C2%B017'20.0%22N+32%C2%B052'40.0%22E/@3.3133408,32.9068877,12z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 | title=Location of Kitgum At Google Maps | accessdate=13 July 2015}}</ref>
title=Road Distance Between Kampala, Uganda And Kitgum, Uganda With Interactive Map |access-date=8 August 2021}}</ref> The geographical coordinates of Kitgum are 3°17'20.0"N, 32°52'40.0"E (Latitude:3.288889; Longitude:32.877778).<ref>{{google maps |
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==Population==
==Population==
On 27 August 2014, the national population census put the population of Kitgum town at 44,604.<ref name="Total">{{cite web|url=http://citypopulation.de/Uganda-Cities.html|title=The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants|date=27 August 2014| accessdate=21 February 2015|publisher=Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)|first=.|last=UBOS}}</ref>
The 2014 census put the population of Kitgum town at 44,604.<ref name="Total">{{cite web|url=http://citypopulation.de/Uganda-Cities.html|title=The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants|date=27 August 2014| access-date=21 February 2015|publisher=Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics}}</ref>


==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
The following additional points of interest are located within or near the town of Kitgum:
The following additional points of interest are located within or near the town of Kitgum:


*[http://www.acakilodge.co.ug/ Acaki Lodge], mid range lodge with 10 chalets built of local materials and thatching, 2 tents, a conference facility and gardensset out on an expansive 20 acre leafy plain on the banks of Alango Stream, Acaki Lodge was constructed on what was formerly a garbage dump. It is a conservation miracle as the land has now been turned into a green park.
* [[Kitgum Hospital]], a 200-bed public hospital administered by the [[Uganda Ministry of Health]]
*[[Kitgum Hospital]], a 200-bed public hospital administered by the [[Uganda Ministry of Health]]
* [[St. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum]], a 300-bed community hospital administered by the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu]]
* [[St. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum]], a 300-bed community hospital administered by the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu]]
* offices of Kitgum Town Council
* offices of Kitgum Town Council
* Kitgum central market
* Kitgum central market
* Irene Gleeson Foundation Headquarters, the first school started by [[Irene Gleeson]] and serving over 3,000 students<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/671119-irene-gleeson-maternal-centre-commissioned.html | title=Irene Gleeson maternal centre commissioned | accessdate=20 July 2015 | date=19 July 2015 | first=Ernest | last=Tumwesige | newspaper=[[New Vision]] | location=Kampala}}</ref>
* Irene Gleeson Foundation Headquarters, the first school started by [[Irene Gleeson]] and serving over 3,000 students<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/671119-irene-gleeson-maternal-centre-commissioned.html | title=Irene Gleeson maternal centre commissioned | access-date=20 July 2015 | date=19 July 2015 | first=Ernest | last=Tumwesige | newspaper=[[New Vision]] | location=Kampala}}</ref>
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* [[Rwekunye–Apac–Aduku–Lira–Kitgum–Musingo Road]], the {{convert|350|km|0}} mile road passing through the middle of town<ref>{{google maps | url=https://www.google.co.ug/maps/place/3%C2%B017'55.0%22N+32%C2%B052'56.0%22E/@3.2999868,32.879627,16.44z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 | title=Google Maps Showing Location of Rwekunye–Apac–Aduku–Lira–Kitgum–Musingo Road In Kitgum Town | access-date=20 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Kitgum Airport]], a civilian airport administered by the Kitgum Town Council
* National Memory and Peace Documentation Centre
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* [[Rwekunye–Apac–Aduku–Lira–Kitgum–Musingo Road]], the {{convert|350|km|0}} mile road passing through the middle of town<ref>{{google maps | url=https://www.google.co.ug/maps/place/3%C2%B017'55.0%22N+32%C2%B052'56.0%22E/@3.2999868,32.879627,16.44z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 | title=Google Maps Showing Location of Rwekunye–Apac–Aduku–Lira–Kitgum–Musingo Road In Kitgum Town | accessdate=20 July 2015}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-7JP2KD?OpenDocument Epidemic of Hepatitis E in Kitgum and Environs]
* [http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-7JP2KD?OpenDocument Epidemic of Hepatitis E in Kitgum and Environs]


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Latest revision as of 14:19, 18 October 2024

Kitgum
Kitgum is located in Uganda
Kitgum
Kitgum
Map of Uganda showing the location of Kitgum.
Coordinates: 03°17′20″N 32°52′40″E / 3.28889°N 32.87778°E / 3.28889; 32.87778
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Region of Uganda
Sub-regionAcholi sub-region
DistrictKitgum District
Elevation
760 m (2,490 ft)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total
44,604[1]
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Kitgum IDP camp from the air, Uganda

Kitgum is a municipality in Kitgum District in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town is administered by Kitgum Municipality Council, an urban local government. It is the largest metropolitan area in the district and the site of the district headquarters.

Location

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Kitgum is bordered by Lamwo District to the north, Mucwini to the north-east, Kitgum Matidi to the east, Acholibur to the south, and Pajimu to the west. The town is located 104 kilometres (65 mi) north-east of Gulu, the largest city in the Acholi sub-region.[2] This is approximately 435 kilometres (270 mi) north of Uganda's capital Kampala.[3] The geographical coordinates of Kitgum are 3°17'20.0"N, 32°52'40.0"E (Latitude:3.288889; Longitude:32.877778).[4]

Population

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The 2014 census put the population of Kitgum town at 44,604.[1]

Points of interest

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The following additional points of interest are located within or near the town of Kitgum:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants". Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Road Distance Between Gulu, Uganda And Kitgum, Uganda With Map" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Road Distance Between Kampala, Uganda And Kitgum, Uganda With Interactive Map" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Location of Kitgum, Northern Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  5. ^ Tumwesige, Ernest (19 July 2015). "Irene Gleeson maternal centre commissioned". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Google Maps Showing Location of Rwekunye–Apac–Aduku–Lira–Kitgum–Musingo Road In Kitgum Town" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
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