Yumbe District Information and Travel Guide Yumbe is a district in West Nile, in northern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Yumbe, 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 Yumbe Yumbe is one of Uganda's most northern districts. The district is bordered by Southern Sudan to the north, Moyo District to the east, Adjumani District and Arua District to the southeast, Maracha-Terego District to the south and Koboko District to the west. The district headquarters at Yumbe are located 75 kilometres (47 mi), by road, north of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:03 28N, 31 15E. Overview of Yumbe Yumbe was established in 2006 when Aringa County was split off Arua District and renamed Yumbe District.The people in the district are still suffering from the effects of the civil war, which lasted about twenty (20) years (1980 - 2000). The peace agreement between UNRF2 and the Government of Uganda was signed in the year 2000 in Yumbe. The majority (89%) of the people in the district are ethnic Lugbara. The Lugbara in Yumbe speak a dialect called Aringa, which has no written form; it is only spoken. Other ethnicities include the Kakwa, Madi and the Alur. The Acholi are scattered along River Nile and mainly engage in fishing and hunting, along the river. They account for about 2% of the district's population. The dialects spoken in the district include: Aringa Lugbara (majority), Kakwa, Kuku, Madi and Alur. The second most-spoken language however is Swahili. In the urban areas, one might encounter individuals who can understand Arabic or English. Population of Yumbe The population in Yumbe is mainly (80%) Muslim, which is a big exception for Uganda. 80% of Ugandans are Christians. The birth rate in the district is high, with each childbearing woman averaging seven (7) children in her lifetime. The 2002 national census estimated the population of the district at about 253,300 inhabitants. The annual population growth rate in Yumbe District is estimated at 7.9%. Using those statistics, it is estimated that the population of the district in 2009 is approximately 431,300. Economic activities of Yumbe Subsistence agriculture is the main economic activity in the district, as is the case with most Ugandan districts. Crops grown include •Millet •Sweet potatoes •Beans •Cassava •Tobacco •Tomatoes •Papaya •Avocado •Mangos •Oranges •Lemons •Onions •Cabbage _________________________________________________
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