Tororo District Information and Travel Guide Tororo is a district in eastern Uganda. Like other Ugandan districts, it is named after its "chief town", Tororo. 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 Tororo is bordered by the country of Kenya to the east, Busia District to the south, Bugiri District to the southwest, Iganga District to the west, Pallisa District to the north and Mbale District to the northeast. Overview It is home to the Sukulu Complex, a carbonatite complex 6 km east of Tororo town, which is known for its apatite, baddeleyite, dolomite, goethite, hematite, ilmenite, magnetite, pyrochlore, quartz, shortite, and zircon. Tororo Cement Limited (TCL), the largest producer of cement in Uganda is also located in Tororo District.The district of Tororo is also home to Uganda Orphans Rural Development Program (UORDP), which was founded in 1998 to "promote and support the health, nutrition, income and educational status of orphaned children, their caregivers, widows and widowers and other marginalized groups especially women affected and infected with HIV/AIDS. A very active organization in Tororo area is Mifumi noted for its work on Domestic Violence and Bride Price. An up and coming school is Mifumi Primary School. Population The 2002 national census estimated the population of Tororo District at 398,601 with an annual population growth rate of 2.7%. Given those statistics, it is estimated that the population of the district in 2009 is approximately 480,321. There is a good mix of ethnicities in the district including the Jopadhola, Itesot, Samia, Bagwere and Banyole. Languages spoken correlate to the ethnicities of the population, including Dhopadhola, Lusamia, Ateso, Lugwere and Lunyoli. In the urban centers, English, Swahili and Luganda may be spoken and/or understood. Economic Activities Agriculture is the backbone of the district economy. Crops grown include: •Millet •Cassava •Peas •Beans •Sweet potatoes •Simsim •Sunflower •Cotton •Onions •Rice Most of the district produce is consumed locally or sold in the urban areas within the district. _________________________________________________
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