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Apac

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Country
  
Uganda

Sub-region
  
Lango sub-region

Elevation
  
3,350 ft (1,020 m)

Region
  
Northern Uganda

District
  
Apac District

Apac

Apac is a town in Apac District, Northern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of the district and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Apac is located approximately 115 kilometres (71 mi), by road, south of Gulu, the largest city in Northern Uganda. This location lies approximately 63 kilometres (39 mi), by road, southwest of Lira, the largest town in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:1°59'06.0"N, 32°32'06.0"E (Latitude:1.9850; Longitude:32.5350).

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town at about 10,140. In 2010, the population of Apac was estimated at about 13,300, by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Apac at approximately 13,700. In August 2014, the national population census put the population of Apac at 14,503.

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie in the town or near the town limits:

  • The headquarters of Apac District Administration
  • The offices of Apac Town Council
  • Apac Hospital - A 120-bed public hospital, administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
  • Alenga Primary School - A public elementary school on the outskirts of town
  • Apac Central Market
  • Notable people

  • Milton Obote, former President and Prime Minister
  • Photos

  • Main Street in Apac Town
  • References

    Apac Wikipedia