Oyam, Uganda

Oyam
Oyam Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°14′04″N 32°23′06″E / 2.23444°N 32.385°E / 2.23444; 32.385
Country	Uganda
Region	Northern Uganda
Sub-region	Lango sub-region
District	Oyam District
Government
- Mayor
Elevation	2,953 ft (900 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
- Total	14,500

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

Location

Oyam is bordered by Anyeke to the north, Loro to the east, Adiegi to the south, Aber to the southwest and Pamwa to the northwest. The town is located approximately 73 kilometres (45 mi), by road, west of Lira, the largest city in Lango sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:02 14 04N, 32 23 06E (Latitude:2.2345; Longitude:32.3850).

Population

In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 14,000. ^[1] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Oyam at 14,500.^[2]

Landmarks

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

• The headquarters of Oyam District Administration
• The offices of Oyam Town Council
• Oyam Central Market

See also

• Oyam District
• Lango sub-region
• Langi people
• Northern Uganda

References

1. ^ 2010 Estimated Population of Ugandan Cities and Towns
2. ^ 2011 Estimated Populations of Major Urban Centers In Uganda

Coordinates: 02°14′04″N 32°23′06″E / 2.23444°N 32.385°E / 2.23444; 32.385