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

. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Amolatar District
Amolatar District
Amolatar District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amolatar, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

. The district is named after the town.

Location

Amolatar is located approximately 85 kilometres (52.8 mi), by road, south of Lira
Lira, Uganda
Lira is a city in Northern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Lira District. Lira was the main metropolitan center of the now defunct Lango District ....

, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:01 38 06N, 32 49 30E (Latitude:1.6350; Longitude:32.8250).

Population

In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 13,500.
In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Amolatar at 14,800.

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:
  • The headquarters of Amolatar District Administration
    Amolatar District
    Amolatar District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amolatar, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

  • The offices of Amolatar Town Council
  • Amolatar Central Market

See also

  • Amolatar District
    Amolatar District
    Amolatar District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amolatar, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

  • Lango sub-region
  • Langi people
  • Northern Region, Uganda
    Northern Region, Uganda
    Northern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

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