# Kaabong District, Northern Region – Counties, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/kaabong/

District · Northern Region 

# Kaabong District

Kaabong District is a district of Uganda in Northern Region. It had an estimated **135,197 people** in 2022 on 4,748 km² (about 28 per km²). Its main town is Kaabong. It is divided into 1 county. 334 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 77 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 135,197people (2022)
- 4,748km²
- 1county
- 77mapped services

## How many people live in Kaabong District?

Kaabong District had an estimated **135,197 people** in 2022 — 1.4% of Northern Region, 122nd of 135 districts. There are 1,158 women for every 1,000 men (above the Northern Region figure of 1,071). Spread over 4,748 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 132nd of 135 districts.

46.3% of people are children under 15 and 1.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 15 across Northern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 92 children and older people.

0–4 ****21,907**

5–9 ****22,697**

10–14 ****18,020**

15–19 ****16,823**

20–24 ****11,386**

25–29 ****10,804**

30–34 ****10,329**

35–39 ****5,351**

40–44 ****4,283**

45–49 ****3,925**

50–54 ****2,942**

55–59 ****2,398**

60–64 ****2,017**

65–69 ****976**

70–74 ****655**

75–79 ****390**

80+ ****294**

Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-uga).

## Where is Kaabong District?

Kaabong District lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 3 other districts: [Karenga District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/karenga/), [Kotido District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/kotido/) and [Moroto District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/moroto/). By area it is the 4th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 5.6% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/). The centre of Kaabong District is about 413 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 234 km from Gulu, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 3.6551° N, 34.2095° E.

Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics with support from WHO via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-uga).

## Things to see in and around Kaabong District

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Kaabong District: 6 attractions; 2 nature reserves.

- Morungole Community Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve
- Proposed Naperotom Community Cconservancy · nature reserve
- Kaabong Artificial Forest · attraction
- Kaabong Seasonal River · attraction
- Kololo Rock · attraction
- Komuria Rock · attraction
- Lomachariworet · attraction
- St. Monica · attraction

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kaabong District

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Kampala
- CurrencyShilling (UGX)
- Country calling code+256
- LanguagesEnglish, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti224 km
- Gulu Airport (ULU) · Gulu235 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 18:35).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Counties of Kaabong District

County Area km² Sub-counties Services 

[Dodoth County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/kaabong/dodoth/) 4,748 13 77 

Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics with support from WHO via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-uga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Landscape and landmarks of Kaabong District

Named natural and historic features inside Kaabong District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

28 rivers and streams.

- Chut
- Kalale
- Kalere
- Kamongmong
- Kamoni
- Kapedo
- Kathuguru
- Logara
- Lokulas
- Lokupoi
- Lomaler
- Longoromit
- Lopii
- Lopoza
- Lopua
- Merita
- Nadoiya
- Naiwo
- Nakothogwan
- Nakutan
- Nakuwenietom
- Nakwayelel
- Nangen
- Natire

…and 4 more.

### Hills and mountains

103 hills; 29 mountains.

- Morungole · 2,497 m
- Lotim · 2,181 m
- Zulia · 2,157 m
- Lwala · 2,007 m
- Puta · 2,006 m
- Mugei · 1,962 m
- Kangathep · 1,934 m
- Nakadapalait · 1,921 m
- Kakuta · 1,882 m
- Kayogole · 1,863 m
- Morulem · 1,856 m
- Kanamuto · 1,855 m
- Lokinene · 1,855 m
- Lobuneit · 1,846 m
- Lopeidere · 1,838 m
- Kanadap · 1,819 m
- Bathingorok · 1,809 m
- Lomil · 1,794 m
- Kaydiyak · 1,765 m
- Kakutabua · 1,757 m
- Yokaman · 1,755 m
- Sokotuket · 1,753 m
- Lothera · 1,742 m
- Kapelimen · 1,732 m

…and 108 more.

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves; 1 forest.

- Lotim and Pota
- Lwala Central Forest Reserve
- Timu Forest Reserve
- Zulia Central Forest Reserve

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kaabong District and the best time to visit

In Kaabong District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 796 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (98 mm) and the driest Feb (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 13 

Feb 25 11 

Mar 25 50 

Apr 24 89 

May 23 98 

Jun 23 85 

Jul 22 82 

Aug 22 93 

Sep 23 72 

Oct 23 87 

Nov 23 67 

Dec 23 49 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kaabong District

Places mapped inside Kaabong District in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals32
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels4
- Schools39

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kaabong District?In Northern Region, Uganda
- What is the population of Kaabong District?135,197 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaabong District?About 16 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaabong District?About 28 people per km²
- What borders Kaabong District?Karenga District, Kotido District and Moroto District
- What is there to see in Kaabong District?Kaabong Artificial Forest, Kaabong Seasonal River, Kololo Rock, Komuria Rock
- What time zone is Kaabong District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kaabong District?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Kaabong District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- What is the highest point in Kaabong District?Morungole (2,497 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kaabong District?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Kaabong District?32 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaabong District?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaabong District?UG3075 (OCHA common operational dataset)