Ngora is a town in Eastern Uganda

Eastern Region, Uganda

Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

. It is the main political, administrative and commercial centre of Ngora District

Ngora District

Ngora District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its chief municipal, commercial and administrative center, Ngora.-Location:Ngora District is bordered by Soroti District to the northwest, Katakwi District to the northeast, Kumi District to the east, Pallisa District to the south,...

. The district is named after the town.

Location

Ngora is located approximately 42 kilometres (26.1 mi), by road, southeast of Soroti

Soroti

Soroti is the main municipal, commercial and administrative centre of Soroti District in Eastern Uganda, lying near Lake Kyoga. It is known for the rock formation near the town as well as a variety of Muslim mosques, Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras as well as several churches that meet in various...

, the largest city in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 230 kilometres (142.9 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 coordinates of the town are:01 27 20N, 33 46 41E (Latitude:1.4555; Longitude:33.7780).

Population

, the exact population of Ngora is not known. However, in 2004, the population of the town was estimated at about 9,200 people.

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:

• The headquarters of Ngora District Administration
  Ngora District
  Ngora District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its chief municipal, commercial and administrative center, Ngora.-Location:Ngora District is bordered by Soroti District to the northwest, Katakwi District to the northeast, Kumi District to the east, Pallisa District to the south,...
  
  
• The offices of Ngora Town Council
• Ngora Central Market