Dokolo

Dokolo
Dokolo Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°55′07″N 33°10′12″E / 1.91861°N 33.17°E / 1.91861; 33.17
Country	Uganda
Region	Northern Uganda
Sub-region	Lango sub-region
District	Dokolo District
Government
- Mayor
Elevation	3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
- Total	18,100

Dokolo is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Dokolo District. The district is named after the town.

Location

Dokolo is located approximately 58 kilometres (36 mi), by road, southeast of Lira, the largest city in the sub-region.^[1] The coordinates of the town are:01 55 07N, 33 10 12E (Latitude:1.9185; Longitude:33.1700). Dokolo lies on the main highway, A-104, between Lira and Soroti.

Population

In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 16,200. ^[2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Dokolo at 18,100.^[3]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:

• The headquarters of Dokolo District Administration
• The offices of Dokolo Town Council
• Dokolo Central Market
• A branch of DFCU Bank - One of the licensed commercial banks in in Uganda^[4]

See also

• Dokolo District
• Lango sub-region
• Langi people
• Northern Region, Uganda

References

1. ^ Road Distance Between Dokolo And Lira With Map
2. ^ 2008 Estimated Population of Ugandan Cities and Towns
3. ^ 2011 Estimates of Major Ugandan Urban Centers
4. ^ DFCU Bank Maintains a Branch in Dokolo

Coordinates: 01°38′06″N 32°49′30″E / 1.635°N 32.825°E / 1.635; 32.825