Maracha-Terego District

Maracha-Terego District
District
Coordinates: 03°14′N 30°56′E / 3.233°N 30.933°E / 3.233; 30.933Coordinates: 03°14′N 30°56′E / 3.233°N 30.933°E / 3.233; 30.933
Country  Uganda
Capital Not Decided
Population (2010 Estimate)
 • Total 413,500
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)
Website http://www.maracha-terego.go.ug

Maracha-Terego is a district in northwestern Uganda. It was formed in 2006 from Arua District.[1]

Location

The district is bordered by Yumbe District to the north, Arua District to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west and Koboko District to the northwest.[2] The town of Ovujo, situated in the middle of the district, is located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), by road, north of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region.[3] The coordinates of the district are:03 14N, 30 56E. (Latitude:3.23334; Longitude:30.93333).

Overview

The District consists of two counties; Maracha County, with headquarters at Maracha and Terego County, with headquarters at Terego.[4] From the inception of the district, the question of where to locate its headquarters has been a source of contention.[5][6] In February 2007, one group of elected officials from the district went to court to block the location of the new district headquarters in an opposing location.[7] As of January 2010, the wrangling is still on-going.[8]

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the district population at about 302,100, with an annual population growth rate of 4%. It is estimated that in 2010, the district population is approximately 413,500. See table below:

Maracha - Terego District Population Trends
YearEst. Pop.
2002302,100
2003314,200
2004326,800
YearEst. Pop.
2005339,800
2006353,400
2007367,600
YearEst. Pop.
2008382,300
2009397,600
2010413,500

Economic activities

Agriculture is the backbone of Arua District's economy. Crops raised include

In addition to crops, the following fauna is reared for food at home and for sale in the towns:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Maracha-Terego District Formed in July 2006
  2. ↑ Uganda District Map
  3. ↑ Road Distance Between Arua and Ovujo with Map
  4. ↑ Two Counties Constitute the District
  5. ↑ Elected officials Bicker About District Headquarters
  6. ↑ Location of New District Headquarters Splits Councilors
  7. ↑ The Battle for District Headquarters Goes to Court
  8. ↑ MPs Clash Over Location of District Headquarters
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