Dokolo District Information and Travel Guide
Dokolo is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Dokolo, 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 Dokolo Dokolo is bordered by Lira District to the north, Amuria District to the northeast, Kaberamaido District to the east and south, Amolatar District to the southwest and Apac District to the west. The administrative headquarters of the district at Dokolo, are located 58 kilometres (36 mi), by road, southeast of Lira, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:01 55N, 33 10E. Overview of Dokolo Dokolo was established by the Ugandan Parliament in 2005. It became operational on 1st July, 2006. Prior to that, Dokolo was part of Lira District. Together with Lira District, Amolatar District, Apac District and Oyam District, Dokolo District is part of the larger Lango sub-region, home to an estimated 2.7 million Langi. The district is a predominantly rural district. Population of Dokolo The 2002 national census estimated the population of the district at 131,047. The district population is growing at an estimated annual rate of 3%. Given those statistics, it is estimated that the population of the district in 2009 is approximately 161,172. Economic activities in Dokolo Subsistence agriculture, animal husbandry and commercial fishing from area lakes constitute the economic engine of the district. The main crops grown include: •Beans •Peas •Beans •Groundnuts •Cassava •Sweet potatoes •Millet •Maize •Sorghum •Rice •Simsim •Sunflower _________________________________________________
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