# Karenga District, Northern Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/karenga/ District · Northern Region # Karenga District Karenga District is a district of Uganda in Northern Region. It had an estimated **74,110 people** in 2022 on 2,549 km² (about 29 per km²). It is divided into 1 county. 180 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 60 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 74,110people (2022) - 2,549km² - 1county - 60mapped services ## How many people live in Karenga District? Karenga District had an estimated **74,110 people** in 2022 — 0.8% of Northern Region, 134th of 135 districts. There are 1,076 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Northern Region figure of 1,071). Spread over 2,549 km², that is about **29 people per km²**, 131st of 135 districts. 50.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 15 across Northern Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 110 children and older people. 0–4 ****15,280** 5–9 ****12,731** 10–14 ****9,312** 15–19 ****7,765** 20–24 ****6,050** 25–29 ****5,591** 30–34 ****4,729** 35–39 ****2,928** 40–44 ****2,226** 45–49 ****1,918** 50–54 ****1,691** 55–59 ****1,268** 60–64 ****1,048** 65–69 ****644** 70–74 ****399** 75–79 ****247** 80+ ****283** 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 Karenga District? Karenga District lies in [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 3 other districts: [Kaabong District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/kaabong/), [Kitgum District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/kitgum/) and [Kotido District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/kotido/). By area it is the 29th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 3.0% of [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/). The centre of Karenga District is about 400 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 194 km from Gulu, the main town of Northern Region. The centre point is at 3.7103° N, 33.7690° 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 Karenga District OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Karenga District: 3 nature reserves; 2 ruins; 1 attraction. - Karenga Community Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve - Kidepo Valley National Park · nature reserve - Wenyweny Community Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve - Nataba Gate to KNP · attraction - Chief Warden's House · ruins - Katurum Lodge · ruins 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: Karenga 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 - Gulu Airport (ULU) · Gulu194 km - Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti221 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:34) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:37). 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 Karenga District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Dodoth County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/karenga/dodoth/) 2,549 7 60 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 Karenga District Named natural and historic features inside Karenga District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 83 rivers and streams; 1 dam. - Akipoi - Akipye - Akisi - Amunereng - Ayirengel - Baram - Baram - Beletet - Bengam - Bevedankoroa - Dila - Gingam - Gole - Ituko - Jirikimoi - Kabek - Kaikem - Kaikwa - Kalabi - Kalabi Dam - Kalilimon - Kalimon - Kalukiling - Kalunga …and 60 more. ### Hills and mountains 41 hills; 27 mountains; 6 peaks; 1 valley. - Kawalakol · 2,221 m - Neringadoket · 2,154 m - Kokoro · 2,131 m - Naposimoru · 2,116 m - Lokoromilia · 2,062 m - Kichok · 2,054 m - Kapoth · 2,000 m - Lamej · 1,929 m - Isioro · 1,923 m - Naringepak · 1,877 m - Long · 1,858 m - Lokapel · 1,826 m - Lowakuj · 1,813 m - Lomithink · 1,806 m - Lowola · 1,782 m - Kapedo · 1,775 m - Morukoyani · 1,770 m - Ethe · 1,730 m - Natheperoi · 1,726 m - Kachera · 1,725 m - Lokukyamani · 1,725 m - Karapochomo · 1,715 m - Lochibil · 1,711 m - Lobeluna · 1,703 m …and 51 more. ### Forests and nature 4 forest reserves; 1 park. - Kidepo National Park - Lomej Central Forest Reserve - Lopeichubei Central Forest Reserve - Morongole Central Forest Reserve - Nyangea-Napore Central Forest Reserve ### Getting around 1 airport. - Kidepo Airport 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 Karenga District and the best time to visit In Karenga District, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 785 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (99 mm) and the driest Jan (10 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 10 Feb 26 11 Mar 26 44 Apr 24 81 May 23 98 Jun 23 85 Jul 22 89 Aug 22 99 Sep 23 82 Oct 23 91 Nov 23 56 Dec 23 40 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Karenga District Places mapped inside Karenga District in open map data, by type. - Hospitals12 - Hotels7 - Schools30 - Restaurants1 - Police stations10 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 Karenga District?In Northern Region, Uganda - What is the population of Karenga District?74,110 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Karenga District?About 15 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Karenga District?About 29 people per km² - What borders Karenga District?Kaabong District, Kitgum District and Kotido District - What is there to see in Karenga District?Chief Warden's House, Karenga Community Wildlife Management Area, Katurum Lodge, Kidepo Valley National Park - What time zone is Karenga District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Karenga District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Karenga District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the highest point in Karenga District?Kawalakol (2,221 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Karenga District?January to December - How many hospitals are in Karenga District?12 mapped - What is the P-code of Karenga District?UG3076 (OCHA common operational dataset)