Kitgum District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its major town of Kitgum, where the district headquarters is located. It has suffered many deaths and social disruption resulting from the 20-year civil war within the region during the late 20th century. The government moved tens of thousands of residents to internally displaced persons camps for their protection, where they were subject to raids by the rebels and also harsh conditions, including disease.
Kitgum District is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kaabong District to the east, Kotido District to the southeast, Agago District to the south, Pader District to the southwest and Lamwo District to the northwest.[1]Kitgum, the largest town in the district, is located approximately 108 kilometres (67 mi), by road, northeast of Gulu, the largest city in the sub-region.[2] This location lies approximately 460 kilometres (290 mi), by road, north of Uganda's capital, Kampala.[3]
Overview
The district is composed of one county: Chua County. In 2010, Lamwo County was separated from Kitgum District to form Lamwo District. Kitgum District is a constituent part of Acholiland, home to an estimated 1.1 million Acholi, according to the 2002 national census.
Population
In 1991, the Ugandan national population census estimated the district population at about 104,600. According to the national census of 2002, Kitgum District had a population of about 167,000, of whom 51.3% were females and 48.7% were males. The annual population growth rate of the district, between 2002 and 2012, was calculated at 4.1%. It is estimated that the population of the district in 2012, was approximately 247,800.[4]
Economic activities
Agriculture is the main economic activity in the district. Crops grown include the following:[5]
Cattle ranching is practiced in some areas, although not widely.
Hepatitis epidemic
During late 2007 and early 2008, as many of the residents of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps started to return to their home areas following peace talks, an outbreak of Hepatitis E engulfed the community, and soon spread to the entire district. As of August 2008, a total of 8,157 cases had been identified; 62% were female, while 38% were male. The case fatality ratio was 1.52%. Seventy two percent (72%) of the fatalities were female. The epidemic has been traced to unsanitary sources of drinking water.[6][7] By July 2009, the number of infected persons had increased to 10,243, of whom 162 died; a case fatality ratio of 1.58%.[8]
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^"Map Showing Kampala And Kitgum, With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
^"Estimated Population of Kitgum District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
^"Economic Activities In Kitgum District". Uganda Travel Guide. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
^Uganda Red Cross (15 September 2008). "Uganda: Weekly Up Date Report Hepatitis E Epidemic In Kitgum District 8-15 September 2008". Reliefweb.int. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
^"Hepatitis E Epidemic Continues to Kill People in Northern Uganda". Uganda Radio Network. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
^Ninsiima, Racheal (1 March 2012). "Omony, Successful Plus-Size Model". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 26 May 2014.
External links
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American Pastor Kicked Out of Kitgum District
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kitgum, district, district, northern, uganda, named, after, major, town, kitgum, where, district, headquarters, located, suffered, many, deaths, social, disruption, resulting, from, year, civil, within, region, during, late, 20th, century, government, moved, t. Kitgum District is a district in Northern Uganda It is named after its major town of Kitgum where the district headquarters is located It has suffered many deaths and social disruption resulting from the 20 year civil war within the region during the late 20th century The government moved tens of thousands of residents to internally displaced persons camps for their protection where they were subject to raids by the rebels and also harsh conditions including disease Kitgum DistrictDistrictDistrict location in UgandaCoordinates 03 13 N 32 47 E 3 217 N 32 783 E 3 217 32 783 Coordinates 03 13 N 32 47 E 3 217 N 32 783 E 3 217 32 783Country UgandaRegionNorthern UgandaSub regionAcholi sub regionCapitalKitgumArea Total3 960 km2 1 530 sq mi Population 2012 Estimate Total247 800 Density62 6 km2 162 sq mi Time zoneUTC 3 EAT Websitewww wbr kitgum wbr go wbr ug Contents 1 Location 2 Overview 3 Population 4 Economic activities 5 Hepatitis epidemic 6 Notable people 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksLocation EditKitgum District is bordered by South Sudan to the north Kaabong District to the east Kotido District to the southeast Agago District to the south Pader District to the southwest and Lamwo District to the northwest 1 Kitgum the largest town in the district is located approximately 108 kilometres 67 mi by road northeast of Gulu the largest city in the sub region 2 This location lies approximately 460 kilometres 290 mi by road north of Uganda s capital Kampala 3 Overview EditThe district is composed of one county Chua County In 2010 Lamwo County was separated from Kitgum District to form Lamwo District Kitgum District is a constituent part of Acholiland home to an estimated 1 1 million Acholi according to the 2002 national census Population EditIn 1991 the Ugandan national population census estimated the district population at about 104 600 According to the national census of 2002 Kitgum District had a population of about 167 000 of whom 51 3 were females and 48 7 were males The annual population growth rate of the district between 2002 and 2012 was calculated at 4 1 It is estimated that the population of the district in 2012 was approximately 247 800 4 Economic activities EditAgriculture is the main economic activity in the district Crops grown include the following 5 Millet Sorghum Beans Cassava Potatoes Peas Simsim Sunflower Cotton Tobacco Cabbage Tomatoes Sugarcane Groundnuts Cattle ranching is practiced in some areas although not widely Hepatitis epidemic EditDuring late 2007 and early 2008 as many of the residents of the Internally Displaced Persons IDP camps started to return to their home areas following peace talks an outbreak of Hepatitis E engulfed the community and soon spread to the entire district As of August 2008 a total of 8 157 cases had been identified 62 were female while 38 were male The case fatality ratio was 1 52 Seventy two percent 72 of the fatalities were female The epidemic has been traced to unsanitary sources of drinking water 6 7 By July 2009 the number of infected persons had increased to 10 243 of whom 162 died a case fatality ratio of 1 58 8 Notable people EditMatthew Lukwiya physician Janani Luwum martyr Anglican Archbishop of Uganda killed in 1977 during the conflict born and buried in Mucwini village Sunday Omony plus size model born in Kitgum District 9 Henry Oryem Okello politician and lawyerSee also EditKitgum Acholi sub region Acholi people Lord s Resistance Army Districts of UgandaReferences Edit Uganda District Map Distance Between Gulu And Kitgum With Map Globefeed com Retrieved 26 May 2014 Map Showing Kampala And Kitgum With Distance Marker Globefeed com Retrieved 26 May 2014 Estimated Population of Kitgum District In 1991 2002 amp 2012 Citypopulation de Retrieved 26 May 2014 Economic Activities In Kitgum District Uganda Travel Guide Retrieved 26 May 2014 Uganda Red Cross 15 September 2008 Uganda Weekly Up Date Report Hepatitis E Epidemic In Kitgum District 8 15 September 2008 Reliefweb int Retrieved 26 May 2014 Hepatitis E Epidemic Continues to Kill People in Northern Uganda Uganda Radio Network 18 March 2009 Retrieved 26 May 2014 Uganda Hepatitis E Deaths Infections Increase Daily Monitor via AllAfrica com Archived from the original on 10 October 2012 Retrieved 26 May 2014 Ninsiima Racheal 1 March 2012 Omony Successful Plus Size Model The Observer Uganda Retrieved 26 May 2014 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kitgum District American Pastor Kicked Out of Kitgum District Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kitgum District amp oldid 1088947451, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
