Zombo District
| Zombo District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Coordinates: 02°30′N 30°54′E / 2.500°N 30.900°ECoordinates: 02°30′N 30°54′E / 2.500°N 30.900°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda
|
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
| Capital | Zombo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 897.6 km2 (346.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 219,800 |
| • Density | 244.9/km2 (634/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | www |
Zombo District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Zombo is the district's main municipal, administrative, and commercial center,
Zombo District is bordered by Arua District to the north, Nebbi District to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and west. The town of Zombo, where the district headquarters are located, is approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi), by road, south of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region. This is approximately 382 kilometres (237 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The coordinates of the district are 02 30N, 30 54E.
The district was created by Act of Parliament and became functional on 1 July 2009. Prior to then, the district was part of the Nebbi District.
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 131,300. In 2002, the national census estimated the population at 169,000. In 2012, the population was estimated at 219,800.
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