Amuru District Information and Travel Guide Amuru is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amuru, 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 of Amuru Amuru is a large district and borders with many other Ugandan districts and with one foreign country. It is bordered by Adjumani District to the north, Southern Sudan and Kitgum District to the northeast, Gulu District to the east, Oyam District to the southeast, Masindi District and Bulisa District to the south, Nebbi District to the west and Arua District to the northwest The administrative headquarters of the district at Amuru, are located 60 kilometres (37 mi), by road, west of Gulu, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:02 49N, 31 57E. Overview Amuru was established by the Ugandan Parliament in 2006. Prior to that, the district was part of Gulu District. Together with Kitgum District, Pader District and Gulu District, Amuru District is part of the larger Acholi sub-region, home to an estimated 1.5 million Acholi. The district is predominantly a rural district, lacking any tarmac road, despite its size. Population of Amuru The 2002 national census estimated the population of Amuru District at 177,783. The district population is growing at an estimated annual rate of 3.5%. Given those statistics, it is estimated that the population of the district in 2009 is approximately 226,191. Economic activities in Amuru Subsistence agriculture is the backbone of the district economy, employing 98% of the population. Arable land, which makes up about 90% of the total land area in the district is very fertile. However, during the last twenty (20) years, less than 1% of the land was utilized for agriculture on account of insecurity caused by the Lord's Resistance Army. With the return of security to northern Uganda in 2006, the situation in the district is expected to improve. Crops raised include: •Cotton •Tobacco •Maize •Millet •Sorghum •Sweet potatoes •Cassava •Groundnuts •Simsim •Beans •Peas •Sunflower _________________________________________________
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