Tororo District
| Tororo District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
|
Sukulu complex | |
 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°45′N 34°05′E / 0.750°N 34.083°ECoordinates: 00°45′N 34°05′E / 0.750°N 34.083°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Capital | Tororo |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,196.4 km2 (461.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 487,900 |
| • Density | 407.8/km2 (1,056/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website |
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Tororo District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Tororo hosts the district headquarters.
Location
Tororo District is bordered by Mbale District to the north, Manafwa District to the northeast, the Republic of Kenya to the east, Busia District to the south, Bugiri District to the southwest and Butaleja District to the northwest.[1] Tororo, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters, sits approximately 230 kilometres (140 mi), east of Kampala, the capital and largest city in that country.[2]
Population
In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of the district at about 285,300. The 2002 national census estimated the population of Tororo District at approximately 379,400, with an annual population growth rate of approximately 2.7%. In 2012, the mid-year population of the district was estimated at about 487,900.[3]
The mix of ethnicities in the district including the Jopadhola, Iteso, Samia, Bagwere, and Banyoli peoples. Languages spoken correlate to the ethnicities of the population, including Dhopadhola, Lusamia, Ateso, Lugwere, and Lunyoli. In the urban centers, English, Swahili, and Luganda are spoken or understood.
Economic activities
Agriculture is the backbone of the district economy. Most of the district produce is consumed locally or sold in the urban areas within the district. Crops grown include the following:[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Uganda District Map
- ↑ "Map Showing Kampala And Tororo With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ "Estimated Population of Tororo District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ "Profile of Tororo District". Uganda Travel Guide. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
External links
- Overview of Tororo District In 2013
- American Jewish World Service collaboration with UORDP
- Tororo District Homepage