Kaabong District Information and Travel Guide Kaabong is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. Its named after it's 'chief town', Kaabong, 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 Kaabong Kaabong is bordered by Southern Sudan to the northwest, the Republic of Kenya to the northeast, and the east, Moroto District to the southeast, Kotido District to the south and Kitgum District to the west. The district headquarters at Kaabong, are located approximately 155 kilometres (96 mi), by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:03 31N, 34 07E. Overview of Kaabong Kaabong became functional on 1st July 2005. Prior to that, it was known as Dodoth County in Kotido District. 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 Kaabong has a rocky landscape with hills and valleys. The vegetation is primarily bushes and shrubs. The climatic/weather conditions of Kaabong District are more diverse with various soil types, vegetation and altitudes. There are some areas that contain savannah vegetation, but most of the district is semi-arid with thorny shrubs. There is only one annual season of cultivation. Kidepo National Park is located in the district, 63 kilometres (39 mi), by road, north of the district headquarters at Kaabong. Population of Kaabong The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at 379,775. The annual population growth in the district is estimated at 4.0%. In 2009, it is estimated that the population of Kaabong District is approximately 499,760. Economic activities in Kaabong Animal husbandry is the main economic activity in the district. A great majority of the district population are nomadic pastoralists who roam the landscape looking for grass and water for their animals. Due to severe climatic conditions, agriculture is not widely practiced _________________________________________________
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