Abim District Information and Travel Guide Abim is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. Its named after it's 'chief town', Abim, where the district headquarters are located. ___________________________________________________ What’s Your Opinion about this area in Uganda? Are you a citizen of this area? Do you have a business here? Do you want the world to know you and your business for free? If you have anything you want to tell us about this place or to advertise your business in this area or any other place in Uganda, feel free to write. It is free and the good thing is that, it will stay at our site for ever. "Just click here to start your advert, story, comment or criticism about this area or any other place you’ve ever visited in Uganda. ________________________________________________ Location Abim is bordered by Kotido District to the north and east, Moroto District to the southeast and south, Lira District to the southwest and Pader District to the west. The district headquarters at Abim, are located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi), by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:02 44N, 33 40E. Overview Abim became functional on 1st July 2006. Prior to that, it was known as Labwor County in Kotido District. The district is composed of five (5) sub-counties and one town council, Abim Town Council. Abim District covers an area of 2,337 square kilometres (902 sq mi). The district is part of the Karamoja sub-region, home to an estimated 1.2 million Karimojong. The sub-region consists of the following districts: •Abim District •Kaabong District •Kotido District •Moroto District •Nakapiripirit District Abim has got a wet and dry woodland savannah type of climate, characterized by an intensive hot season that lasts from December until February Population The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at 58,590. In 2009, the population of the district was estimated at 83,678. Using those statistics, the calculated annual population growth rate for Abim is 5.2%. Economic activities Subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupations of the population of the district. Many also practice animal hunting to supplement their diet. Crops grown include: Sorghum. •Maize •Millet •Peas •Pumpkin •Groundnuts •Cucumber •Beans •Cassava •Sweet potatoes •Sunflower •Simsim •Upland rice _________________________________________________
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