Napak
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Napak is a town in Northern Uganda
. It is the commercial, administrative and municipal headquarters of Napak District
. The district is named after the town.
, the largest town in Karamoja sub-region. This location lies approximately 340 kilometres (211.3 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala
, the capital of Uganda
and the largest city in that country. The approximate coordinates of Napak are:02 15 00N, 34 15 00E (Latitude:2.2500; Longitude:34.2500). The coordinates are approximate because the town of Napak does not yet appear on most publicly available maps as of January 2011.
Northern Region, Uganda
Northern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the commercial, administrative and municipal headquarters of Napak District
Napak District
Napak District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Napak.-Location:Napak District is bordered by Abim District to the northwest, Kotido District to the north, Moroto District to the northeast and east, Nakapiripirit District to...
. The district is named after the town.
Location
The town is situated approximately 90 kilometres (55.9 mi), southwest of MorotoMoroto
Moroto is a town in Northern Uganda, lying west of Mount Moroto. It is the 'chief town' of Moroto District and the district headquarters are located there. The district was named after the town.-Location:...
, the largest town in Karamoja sub-region. This location lies approximately 340 kilometres (211.3 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and the largest city in that country. The approximate coordinates of Napak are:02 15 00N, 34 15 00E (Latitude:2.2500; Longitude:34.2500). The coordinates are approximate because the town of Napak does not yet appear on most publicly available maps as of January 2011.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:- The offices of Napak Town Council
- The headquarters of Napak District AdministrationNapak DistrictNapak District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Napak.-Location:Napak District is bordered by Abim District to the northwest, Kotido District to the north, Moroto District to the northeast and east, Nakapiripirit District to...
- Napak Central Market