Nebbi District Information and Travel Guide
Do you need free information about Nebbi District in Uganda? Do you know which direction Nebbi is found? On this page we will give you detailed information about the district of Nebbi and all you need to know about the people of Nebbi in Uganda. Nebbi is a district in north-western Uganda. It is named after its main commercial and administrative centre, Nebbi. 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 Nebbi Nebbi is bordered by Arua District to the north, Amuru District to the east, Bulisa District to the southeast and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the south and west. Nebbi, where the district headquarters are located is situated approximately 77 kilometres (48 mi), by road, southeast of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:00 27N, 31 15E (Latitude:2.4500; Longitude:31.2500). Overview of Nebbi The district is divided into three counties: Padyere, Okoro and Jonam. There is a small airstrip near Nebbi which can be reached using commercial flights from Entebbe Airport. A railway link which has not run for many years used to link the district to the rest of the Uganda Railway system. In the past, transport between Nebbi and Kampala has frequently been disrupted by the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army. There is a Catholic Cathedral is in Nebbi, and the Anglican diocese is based in Goli, a town situated at the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi), by road, south of Nebbi. The first Bishop of the Anglican diocese of Nebbi was Henry Luke Orombi The first bishop of Nebbi Catholic diocese was John Baptist Odama. Population of Nebbi The predominant ethnicity in the Nebbi district are the Alur. The 2002 national census estimated the population of the district at 433,466. The annual population growth rate of the district was 2.7% in 2002. Using those statistics, it is estimated that the population of the district in 2009 is approximately 522,336. Economic activities in Nebbi Agriculture (crop agriculture and animal husbandry), together with fishing are the main economivc activities in the district. Crops grown include: Fishing on Lake Albert and in the Albert Nile is practiced widely for subsistence and commercial purposes. Common species of fish include; Lates Niloticus (Nile Perch) and Oreochromis Niloticus (Tilapia). Local rivers also afford fishing opportunities to those in the district, far removed from Lake Albert and the Nile River. The local rivers and streams include: •River Nyagak •River Namrwodho Tourist Attractions in Nebbi Under Construction _________________________________________________
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