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Moyo District

Coordinates: 03°39′N 31°43′E / 3.650°N 31.717°E / 3.650; 31.717
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Moyo District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 03°39′N 31°43′E / 3.650°N 31.717°E / 3.650; 31.717
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Uganda
Sub-regionWest Nile sub-region
CapitalMoyo
Area
 • Total1,800.8 km2 (695.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2014 Estimate)
 • Total194,734
 • Density229.1/km2 (593/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.moyo.go.ug

Moyo District is a district in Northern Region of Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its "chief town", Moyo, where the district headquarters are located.

Location

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Moyo District is located in Uganda's extreme north, in the West Nile sub-region. The district is bordered by South Sudan to the north and east, Adjumani District to the south, across the waters of the White Nile, and Yumbe District to the west. The South Sudanese state of Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria form the northern border, and a road runs from Moyo to the town of Kajo Keji in Central Equatoria. The district headquarters at Moyo, are located approximately 158 kilometres (98 mi), by road, northeast of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 476 kilometres (296 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The coordinates of the district are:03 39N, 31 43E (Latitude:3.6500; Longitude:31.7190).

Overview

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In recent years the district has stagnated in isolation as the Second Sudanese Civil War raged to the north and the insurgency of the Lord's Resistance Army made the direct road south to the national capital of Kampala perilous. The district has hosted a large number of South Sudanese refugees who fled the fighting in their country. The 2005 Sudanese peace agreement and reduced activities of the LRA have raised hopes that Moyo District will again become the prosperous transit area for cross-border trade that it once was.

Population

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The 1991 census estimated the population of the district at about 79,400. The population of Moyo District according to the 2002 national census was about 194,800, of whom 48.8% were females and 51.2% were males. In the first decade of the 2000s, Moyo District experienced rapid population growth, primarily from refugees fleeing war in South Sudan. It is estimated that the annual population growth rate in the district has averaged 7.9%, between 2002 and 2012. It is estimated that the population of the district in 2012, was approximately 412,500.[3]

Economic activities

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Like in most other Ugandan districts, agriculture forms the backbone of the district economy. Over 90% of the district population are involved in agricultural activities, with 86.6% of the population involved in some form of subsistence production. Most agricultural production is for household consumption. Some of the agricultural produce is sold, particularly maize, cassava and simsim. The main crops grown in the district include:

The Nile River is the main source of fish within the district. Some cattle, goats and chicken are kept, mostly on a subsistence level. Bee keeping, for honey production, is gaining popularity in the district.[4]

See also

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Schools in moyo district

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Secondary schools

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Bilbao Secondary School
Bishop Asili Secondary School
Dufile Secondary Schools.
Laropi Secondary School, Moyo
Lefori Secondary School
Logoba Secondary School
Lohwa Secondary School
Metu Secondary School
Moyo Hall
Moyo Progressive Secondary School
Moyo Secondary School
Moyo Town Secondary School
St. Andrew S College

Primary schools

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Abeso Primary School
Afoji Primary School
Akka Primary School
Alimo Primary School
Amua Parents Primary School
Amua Primary School
Arra Primary School
Aya Primary School
Besia Primary School
Bishop asili Junior
Chohwe Primary School
Dufile Primary School
Elegu Primary School
Epiphany Primary School
Era Primary School
Eremi Primary School
Erepi Demo. School
Eria Primary School
Etele Primary School
Fr. Bilbao Memorial Primary School
Gbalala Primary School
Gbari Primary School
Goopi Primary School
Gunya Primary School
Gwere Primary School
Hana Primary School
Homing Dove International School
Homing Dove International School
Idrimari Primary School
Illi Valley Primary School
Kolokolo Primary School
Kongolo Primary School
Kweyo Primary School
Lama primary School
Laropi Primary School
Lechu Primary School
Lefori Parents Primary School
Lefori Primary School
Liri Primary School
Logoba Primary School
Lokwa Primary School
Mada Primary School
Masaloa Primary School
Moyo Army Primary School
Moyo Boys’ Primary School
Moyo Girls’ Primary School
Moyo Town Council Primary School
Moyo Town Primary School
Multi Skills Primary School
Munu Primary School
Noor Islamic Primary School
Nyojo Girls’ Primary School
Orokomba Primary School
Paanjala Primary School
Panyanga Primary School
Penne Paris Primary School
Sonrise Primary School
St. Kizito Primary School
St. Mary's Primary School
Stordy Primary School
Toloro Primary School
Ubbi Primary School

Radio stations in moyo district.

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  1. 96.60, Madada FM
  2. 99.00, New life church FM
  3. 99.70, Radio pacis FM
  4. 106.10 Von FM(voice of the Nile)

References

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  1. ^ "Distance Between Arua City And Moyo Town" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Road Distance From Kampala To Moyo" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Estimated Population of Moyo District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Profile of Moyo District". Uganda Travel Guide. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
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