Amolatar
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Amolatar is a town in Northern Uganda
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Amolatar District
. The district is named after the town.
, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:01 38 06N, 32 49 30E (Latitude:1.6350; Longitude:32.8250).
In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Amolatar at 14,800.
Northern Region, Uganda
Northern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Amolatar District
Amolatar District
Amolatar District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amolatar, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. The district is named after the town.
Location
Amolatar is located approximately 85 kilometres (52.8 mi), by road, south of LiraLira, Uganda
Lira is a city in Northern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Lira District. Lira was the main metropolitan center of the now defunct Lango District ....
, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:01 38 06N, 32 49 30E (Latitude:1.6350; Longitude:32.8250).
Population
In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 13,500.In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Amolatar at 14,800.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:- The headquarters of Amolatar District AdministrationAmolatar DistrictAmolatar District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amolatar, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- The offices of Amolatar Town Council
- Amolatar Central Market
See also
- Amolatar DistrictAmolatar DistrictAmolatar District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amolatar, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- Lango sub-region
- Langi people
- Northern Region, UgandaNorthern Region, UgandaNorthern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...