Moyo Town
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| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
| District | Moyo District |
| Elevation | 2,690 ft (820 m) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 23,700 |
Moyo, is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Moyo District in the Northern Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are located here.
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Location
Moyo is located approximately 151 kilometres (94 mi), by road, north-east of Arua, the nearest large town.[1] This is about 146 kilometres (91 mi) northwest of Gulu, the largest city in Northern Uganda.[2] Moyo lies approximately 478 kilometres (297 mi) northwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city in the country.[3] The coordinates of Moyo Town are 3°39'18.0"N, 31°43'12.0"E (Latitude:3.654989; Longitude:31.720006).[4]
Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of Moyo at 12,070. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 22,000. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 23,700.[5]
Landmarks
The following landmarks are located in Moyo Town or close to the town limits:
- headquarters of Moyo District Administration
- offices of Moyo Town Council
- Moyo Airport, a civilian airport administered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda.
- Moyo central market
- Koboko–Yumbe–Moyo Road makes a T-junction with the Atiak–Adjumani–Moyo–Afoji Road in the middle of town.[6]
Other points of interest
Other points of interest in or near Moyo, include the following:
- Moyo General Hospital, a 176-bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
- Moyo Campus of Uganda Martyrs University
See also
References
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