# Padyere County, Nebbi District – Sub-counties, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/

County · Nebbi District 

# Padyere County

Padyere County is a county of Uganda in Nebbi District, Northern Region. It covers **940.1 km²**. It is divided into 8 sub-counties. 121 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 149 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 940km²
- 8sub-counties
- 149mapped services

## Where is Padyere County?

Padyere County lies in [Nebbi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/), [Northern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 4 other counties: [Jonam County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/pakwach/jonam/), [Madi Okollo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/madi-okollo/madi-okollo/), [Nebbi Municipality County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/nebbi-municipality/) and [Okoro County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/zombo/okoro/). By area it is the 92nd largest of 203 counties in Uganda. It covers 94.6% of [Nebbi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/). The centre of Padyere County is about 282 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 12 km from Nebbi, the main town of Nebbi District. The centre point is at 2.4328° N, 31.1913° 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 Padyere County

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Padyere County: 1 nature reserve.

- Abiba Central Forest Reserve · nature reserve

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: Padyere County

- 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

- Arua Airport (RUA) · Arua75 km
- Gulu Airport (ULU) · Gulu127 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:47) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:50, sunset around 18:49).

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.

## Sub-counties of Padyere County

Sub-county Area km² Localities Services 

[Akworo Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/akworo/) 110 12 18 

[Atego Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/atego/) 50 7 7 

[Erussi Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/erussi/) 89 14 22 

[Kucwiny Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/kucwiny/) 266 30 22 

[Ndhew Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/ndhew/) 67 6 15 

[Nebbi Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/nebbi/) 132 21 25 

[Nyaravur Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/nyaravur/) 113 18 21 

[Parombo Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nebbi/padyere/parombo/) 114 20 19 

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/).

## Villages and localities in Padyere County

Open gazetteers list **121 villages, towns and localities** in Padyere County. Settlements here lie between about 742 m and 1,556 m above sea level (median 986 m).

- Abongo
- Acer
- Afoyochan
- Ageno
- Agoro
- Aguli
- Agwok
- Ajor
- Akaba
- Akado
- Akanyo
- Alego
- Alew
- Alia
- Allgkra
- Aluka
- Alwala
- Amanga
- Angaba
- Angal
- Anibu
- Anyang
- Apola
- Araga
- Areli
- Aringa
- Aryek
- Asili
- Atido
- Awaradi
- Awer
- Awnga
- Ayila
- Ayombra
- Ayugl
- Ayuu
- Azzi
- Babu
- Bungalei
- Erusi
- Goli
- Gute
- Jangwa
- Jopangira
- Jopanziri
- Jupa
- Jupa Marindi
- Jupa Opio
- Jupala
- Jupangira
- Jupangira Pawong
- Jupombalya
- Jupugeta
- Jupukini
- Kalowang
- Kasatu
- Kituna
- Koch
- Kochawinga
- Kosh
- Kucwiny
- Kulekule
- Kyera
- Leleo
- Madi
- Mbaro
- Murusi
- Nyakagai
- Nyakema
- Nyamutar
- Nyanya
- Nyaravur
- Nyarieg
- Nyarikini
- Odende
- Okew
- Okubu
- Olago
- Orieju
- Oriere
- Oryang
- Ossi
- Owaro
- Oweko
- Pacaka
- Padanyo
- Padel
- Padolo
- Padwot
- Padyere
- Pagwata
- Paicing
- Pajur
- Pakwiyo
- Paminya
- Pamora
- Panga
- Pangere
- Parombo
- Parwo
- Pavunde
- Pawong
- Payera
- Penji
- Penjimessi
- Pilpi
- Pulum
- Ramoge
- Ramogi
- Rero
- Reru
- Tendo
- Tidwer
- Uduk
- Ujwanga
- Umvure
- Usigu
- Vangalei
- Vur
- Vurr
- Widayanga

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Padyere County

Named natural and historic features inside Padyere County, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

27 rivers and streams.

- Achana
- Achwera
- Achwera
- Achwera
- Agonda
- Akaba
- Akango
- Akeyo
- Alala
- Angoji
- Aswa
- Atar
- Awac
- Azamba
- Deli
- Kalyeng
- Munyango
- Mutuntu
- Namtin
- Nyamola
- Nyatabu
- Ojong
- Okoala
- Paiching

…and 3 more.

### Hills and mountains

5 hills; 3 mountains.

- Erusi · 1,583 m
- Erusi East · 1,576 m
- Ilak · 1,231 m
- Abiba · 1,148 m
- Agu · 1,088 m
- Undier · 1,024 m
- Abre · 1,000 m
- Kuchine · 931 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Abiba 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 Padyere County and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nebbi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,240 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (173 mm) and the driest Jan (21 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to January, March and June to July**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 21 

Feb 28 28 

Mar 28 92 

Apr 26 124 

May 25 122 

Jun 24 97 

Jul 24 104 

Aug 24 138 

Sep 24 159 

Oct 24 173 

Nov 24 122 

Dec 25 60 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Padyere County

Places mapped inside Padyere County in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals35
- Hotels2
- Schools111
- Colleges and universities1

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 Padyere County?In Nebbi District, Northern Region, Uganda
- What borders Padyere County?Jonam County, Madi Okollo County, Nebbi Municipality County and Okoro County
- What is there to see in Padyere County?Abiba Central Forest Reserve
- What time zone is Padyere County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Padyere County?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Padyere County?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Padyere County?121 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Padyere County?Settlements lie between 742 m and 1,556 m
- What is the highest point in Padyere County?Erusi (1,583 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Padyere County?December to January, March and June to July
- How many hospitals are in Padyere County?35 mapped
- What is the P-code of Padyere County?UG309102 (OCHA common operational dataset)