|
![]() |
||||||||||||
| HOME | SAFARI LODGES | WILDLIFE SAFARIS | TOUR OPERATORS | SAFARI PLANNING | NATIONAL PARKS | UGANDA HOTELS | CONTACT US | ||||||
|
Birding safaris 1 Day Rafting in Uganda Adventure TravelMount Rwenzori Queen Elizabeth NP Uganda HotelsKampala Hotels Uganda Travel DirectoryKampala City guide |
KATAKWI DISTRICTKatakwi District was created in 1997. It was formerly part of Soroti District. The 3 sub-counties which comprise Katakwi (Kapelebyong, Amuria and Usuk) belonged to Soroti until then. LocationIt borders Moroto to the north-east, Nakapiripirit in the east, Kaberamaido in the south-west, Lira to the north-west and Soroti and Kumi in the south. PopulationThe district has over 307,032 people. 158,428 females and 148,604 Males. Main Language;Ateso Economic ActivitiesAgriculture with main emphasis on food crops such as millet, potatoes, beans, and cassava. Cash crops include Cotton. Education ServicesThe district has a total of 160 primary schools with 157 government, 2 private and 1 community school. For secondary schools, the district has over 14 schools, 8 are government, 3 private and 3 community. Health servicesThe district has 15 Government dispensaries (II), 8 health centres (III) at county, 3 health centres (IV) at sub-district and no hospital. More so, it has 5 private/NGO dispensaries, 12 clinics, 3 health centres (III). Transport NetworkThe District road is Murram and is well distributed throughout the district hence linking all counties. There is also a rail line which links Katakwi to Lira and Soroti Districts.
|
Gorilla SafarisThe endangered mountain gorillas are almost exitinct with only 750 in number shared between Bwindi National Park, Parc de volcanoes National park of Rwanda and Virunga of Congo. Safaris to Uganda's remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi NP is memorable experience that contribute greatly to the survival of these mountain gorillas.More information on the mountain gorillas Tour Packages
Gorilla Safaris Uganda Hotels Gorilla Tours Uganda Tour Kenya Safari Guide Kenya Tours Kenya Tours Uganda Safari Uganda Travel News Get the latest Uganda News and updates about Uganda's tourism industry, safari holidays and advisories.
CHOGM In Uganda |