Zombo, Uganda
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Zombo, Uganda, often referred to simply as Zombo, is a town in Zombo District
Zombo District
Zombo District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its main municipal, administrative and commercial center, Zombo.-Location:Zombo District is bordered by Arua District to the north, Nebbi District to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and west...

, West Nile sub-region
West Nile sub-region
West Nile sub-region is a region in north-western Uganda that consists of the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha-Terego, Moyo, Nebbi and Yumbe...

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

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Location

Zombo lies approximately 27 kilometres (16.8 mi), by road, west of Nebbi
Nebbi
Nebbi is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Nebbi District and the district headquarters are located there. The district was named after the town.-Location:...

, the nearest large town. This location is approximately 70 kilometres (43.5 mi), by road, south of Arua
Arua
Arua is a town in Arua District, Northern Uganda. An important local commercial centre, it is a base for a large refugee population from Southern Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is an aid distribution centre for those nations.-Location:...

, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are: 02° 30' 54N, 30° 54' 06E (Latitude: 2.5150; Longitude: 30.9100).

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits and close to the edges of town include:
  • The headquarters of Zombo District Administration
    Zombo District
    Zombo District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its main municipal, administrative and commercial center, Zombo.-Location:Zombo District is bordered by Arua District to the north, Nebbi District to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and west...

  • The offices of Zombo Town Council
  • Zombo Central Market - The largest fresh-produce market in the town.

See also

  • Goli
    Goli, Uganda
    Goli, Uganda, often referred to simply as Goli, is a town in Northern Uganda.-Location:Goli is located in Zombo District, West Nile sub-region in Northern Uganda. The town lies close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located approximately , by road, southeast of Arua,...

  • Paidha
    Paidha
    -Location:Paidha is located in Zombo District, West Nile sub region in Northern Uganda. The town lies close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located approximately , by road, south of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region. This location lies approximately , by road,...

  • Zombo District
    Zombo District
    Zombo District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its main municipal, administrative and commercial center, Zombo.-Location:Zombo District is bordered by Arua District to the north, Nebbi District to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and west...

  • West Nile sub-region
    West Nile sub-region
    West Nile sub-region is a region in north-western Uganda that consists of the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha-Terego, Moyo, Nebbi and Yumbe...

  • Northern Region, Uganda
    Northern Region, Uganda
    Northern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

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