Kotido District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Kotido, where the district headquarters are located.
Location Kotido District is bordered by Kaabong District to the north, Moroto District to the east, Napak District to the south and Abim District to the west. Agago District and Kitgum District lie to the northwest of Kotido District.Uganda District Map The district headquarters at the town of Kotido is approximately northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region. This location lies approximately , by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of the district are:03 31N, 34 07E.
Overview The district is part of the Karamoja sub-region, home to an estimated 1.2 million Karimojong, according to the 2002 national census. The sub-region consists of the following districts: (a) Abim District (b) Amudat District (c) Kaabong District (d) Kotido District (e) Moroto District (f) Nakapiripirit District (g) Napak District (h) Lusot District (i) Karenga District (j) Nabilatuk District
Population In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at about 62,340. The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at about 129,100. The annual population growth rate in Kotido District, between 2002 and 2012, has been calculated at 6.39%. It is estimated that in 2012, the population of Kotido District was approximately 236,900.
Geography and climate Kotido District lies within the semi- arid Karamoja region characterized by :
Low and unreliable rainfall Long dry seasons Frepuentdroughts Savannah grassland vegetation
Sub-counties and parishes Sub-county 2008PopulationEstimatesParishesKacheri 21,092 Kacheri, Lokiding, LosakuchaKotidoSub-county 36,828 Kanawat, Lokitelaebu, LosilangKotido Town Council 18,806 Kotido Central, Kotido East, Kotido North, Kotido West, Lokochil, Kotido Rural, NarikapetNakapelimoru 21,233 Lookorok, Potongor, WatakauPanyangara 54,484Kamau, Loletio, Lopotha, RikitaeRengen 26,863 Kotyang, Lokadeli, Nakwakwa, Lopoyo, NapongaTotal 179,306
Ethnicity and language The district is predominantly inhabited by the Karimojong people, particularly the Jie ethnic group.
The main language spoken is Ngakarimojong, although English and Swahili are also used, especially in schools and administrative offices.
Economic activities
Nomadic pastoralism is the main economic activity in the district.
In some areas, peasant agriculture is practiced. The crops grown include the following:
Education Kotido District has several government and community schools, although education access remains limited due to:
Nomadic lifestyle Poverty Long distance to school Climate challenges
Health service Health services in Kotido District are provided through:
Health CentreII Health Centre III Health Centre IV District hospitals However, healthcare access remains limited due to poor infrastructure and long distances to health facilities
Transport and infrastructure The district is served mainly by murram roads, which connect it to: Moroto Abim Kaabong Kitgum
See also
References
External links Women Want Budget Pledges Fulfilled by Government