Oyam, Uganda

Oyam, Uganda
Oyam
Oyam is located in Uganda
Oyam
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°14′04″N 32°23′06″E / 2.23444°N 32.385°E / 2.23444; 32.385
Country Flag of Uganda.svg 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.

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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:

See also

References

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


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