Amolatar District Information and Travel Guide Amolatar is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amolatar, 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 Amolatar District is bordered by Apac District to the north, Dokolo District to the northeast, Kaberamaido District to the east, Kamuli District to the southeast, Kayunga District to the south and Nakasongola District to the southwest and west. The administrative headquarters of the district at Amolatar, are located 85 kilometres (53 mi), by road, south of Lira, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:01 38N, 32 50E. Overview Amolatar was formed in 2005, when it was carved out of Lira District. The district is part of the Lango sub-region, together with the four districts listed below. The constituent districts of the Lango sub-region are: •Amolatar District •Apac District •Dokolo District •Lira District •Oyam District In all, the district contains three hundred and forty six (346) villages, organized into thirty three (33) parishes. The district covers an area of approximately 1,581.77 square kilometres (610.72 sq mi). Administratively, the district is divided into the following administrative units: •Amolatar Town Council •Muntu Sub-county - 426.16 square kilometres (164.54 sq mi) •Awelo Sub-county - 377.20 square kilometres (145.64 sq mi) •Namasale Sub-county - 524.18 square kilometres (202.39 sq mi) •Aputi Sub-county - 254.23 square kilometres (98.16 sq mi) •District Total - 1,581.77 square kilometres (610.72 sq mi) Population The 2002 national census estimated the population of the district at 97,374. The district population is growing at an estimated annual rate of 3%. Given those statistics, it is estimated that the population of the Amolatar district in 2009 is approximately 119,758. See table below: Economic activities Subsistence agriculture, animal husbandry and commercial fishing from area lakes constitute the economic engine of the district. Crops grown include: •Cotton •Cassava •Sweet potatoes •Sunflower •Soybeans •Oranges •Bananas •Matooke •Simsim •Rice •Maize •Beans •Millet Livestock raised in the district includes: •Cattle •Goats •Chicken •Turkeys _________________________________________________
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