Amuria District
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Amuria District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Amuria serves as the district headquarters.
Location
Amuria District is bordered by Otuke District to the north, Napak District to the northeast, Katakwi District to the east, Soroti District to the south, Kaberamaido District to the southwest, and Alebtong District to the west. The town of Amuria is located approximately Script error: No such module "convert". north of Soroti, the largest town in the sub-region.[1]
Overview
The district is composed of two counties: Amuria County and Orungo County.[2][3]
Population
In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of the district at 69,400. The 2002 census estimated the population at 180,000. In 2014, the population was estimated at 183,348.In 2015 it was at 188,600,in 2020 the population was at 225,000 and recent census of 2023 put the figure at 248,500. [4]
Economic activities
The economy of Amuria District is based on two main activities: subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry. Over 90 percent of the population engages in either or both activities.[5]
Prominent people
- Jeje Odongo, a full general and politician, served as an Army Commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force between 1998 and 2001. He also served as the elected member of parliament for this district between 1988 and 1996. Also served as [[Minister of Defense|state minister of defense]Minister of Internal Affairs] in the Cabinet of Uganda. Hon. Jeje Odongo, is Minister of Foreign Affairs in the ruling NRM Government.
See also
References
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- ↑ Counties of Uganda, Statoids, accessed 3 August 2015
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