Abim District is a district in Northern Uganda. It's named after its 'chief town', Abim, where the district headquarters are located.

Location [edit]

Abim District is bordered by Kotido District to the north and east, Napak District to the southeast and south, Otuke District to the southwest and Pader District to the west. ^[1] The district headquarters at Abim, are located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi), by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:02 44N, 33 40E.

Overview [edit]

Abim District became functional on 1 July 2006. Prior to that, it was known as Labwor County in Kotido District. The district is composed of five (5) sub-counties and one town council, Abim Town Council. Abim District covers an area of 2,337 square kilometres (902 sq mi). The district is part of the Karamoja sub-region, home to an estimated one million Karimojong. The sub-region consists of the following districts:

• Abim District
• Amudat District
• Kaabong District
• Kotido District
• Moroto District
• Nakapiripirit District
• Napak District

Abim District has got a wet and dry woodland savannah type of climate, characterized by an intensive hot season that lasts from December until February.^[2]

Population [edit]

The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at approximately 58,600.^[3] In 2009, the population of the district was estimated at 83,700.^[4] Using those statistics, the calculated annual population growth rate for Abim District is 5.2%. See table below:

Abim District Population Trends

Year Estimated Population Growth Rate 2002 58,600 5.2% 2003 61,600 5.2% 2004 64,800 5.2% 2005 68,200 5.2% 2006 71,800 5.2% 2007 75,500 5.2% 2008 79,400 5.2% 2009 83,600 5.2% 2010 87,900 5.2% 2011 92,500 5.2% 2012 97,300 5.2% Economic activities [edit] Subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupations of the population of the district. Many also practice animal hunting to supplement their diet. Crops grown include: [5] Sorghum Maize Millet Peas Pumpkin Groundnuts Cucumber Beans Cassava Sweet potatoes Sunflower Simsim Upland rice See also [edit] Abim Karimojong Karamoja sub-region Districts of Uganda Northern Region, Uganda References [edit] ^ Uganda District Map ^ Profile of Abim District ^ 2002 Uganda Population by District ^ Estimated Population of Abim District in 2009 ^ Agriculture in Abim District External links [edit] Abim District Information Portal v t e Districts of Uganda by region Central Buikwe Bukomansimbi Butambala Buvuma Gomba Kalangala Kalungu Kampala Kayunga Kiboga Kyankwanzi Luweero Lwengo Lyantonde Masaka Mityana Mpigi Mubende Mukono Nakaseke Nakasongola Rakai Sembabule Wakiso Eastern Amuria Budaka Bududa Bugiri Bukedea Bukwa Bulambuli Busia Butaleja Buyende Iganga Jinja Kaberamaido Kaliro Kamuli Kapchorwa Katakwi Kibuku Kumi Kween Luuka Manafwa Mayuge Mbale Namayingo Namutumba Ngora Pallisa Serere Sironko Soroti Tororo Northern Abim Adjumani Agago Alebtong Amolatar Amudat Amuru Apac Arua Dokolo Gulu Kaabong Kitgum Koboko Kole Kotido Lamwo Lira Maracha-Terego Moroto Moyo Nakapiripirit Napak Nebbi Nwoya Otuke Oyam Pader Yumbe Zombo Western Buhweju Buliisa Bundibugyo Bushenyi Hoima Ibanda Isingiro Kabale Kabarole Kamwenge Kanungu Kasese Kibaale Kiruhura Kiryandongo Kisoro Kyegegwa Kyenjojo Masindi Mbarara Mitooma Ntoroko Ntungamo Rubirizi Rukungiri Sheema Coordinates: 02°44′N 33°40′E / 2.733°N 33.667°E / 2.733; 33.667

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