Ntoroko

Ntoroko is a town in Western Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Ntoroko District and the district headquarters are located there.

Ntoroko
Ntoroko
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°03′00″N 30°32′06″E
Country Uganda
RegionWestern Uganda
Sub-regionRwenzururu sub-region
DistrictNtoroko District
Elevation
1,840 ft (560 m)

Location

Ntoroko is located approximately 78 kilometres (48 mi), by road, north-east of Fort Portal, the nearest large city.[1] This location lies approximately 371 kilometres (231 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that country.[2] The geographical coordinates of Ntoroko town are: 1°03'00.0"N, 30°32'06.0"E (Latitude:1.0500; Longitude: 30.5350).[3] The average elevation of Ntoroko is 560 metres (1,837 ft) above sea-level.[4]

Overview

Ntoroko is a small town on the southern shores of Lake Albert. The town sits at an altitude of 560 metres (1,840 ft), above sea level. The predominant ethnicities in the town are the Batuku and the Bakonjo. However other ethnicities coexist with them including the Batooro, Bakiga, Banyoro and the Banyarwanda. Ntoroko became he district headquarters of Ntoroko District, in July 2010, when the district was created from Bundibugyo District.

Points of interest

The following points of interest are found in or near Ntoroko: (a) the headquarters of Ntoroko District Administration (b) the offices of Ntoroko Town Council (c) Ntoroko Central Market, the largest source of fresh produce in the town (d) the southern shores of Lake Albert.

See also

References
  1. Globefeed.com (25 May 2019). "Distance between Ntoroko, Ntoroko District, Western Region, Uganda and Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  2. "Distance between Ntoroko, Ntoroko District, Western Region, Uganda and Kampala, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  3. Google (25 May 2019). "Location of Ntoroko Town, Western Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. Floodmap (25 May 2019). "Elevation of Ntoroko, Uganda". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 25 May 2019.


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