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Paranga, Uganda

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Country
  
Uganda

Sub-region
  
Acholi sub-region

Elevation
  
1,080 m

Regions
  
Northern Uganda

District
  
Gulu District

Paranga, Uganda

Weather
  
23°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 71% Humidity

Paranga is a town in Gulu District, in Northern Uganda.

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Location

Paranga is bordered by Barogal to the north, Ongwam to the northeast, Moru to the east, Ngai to the southeast, Bobi to the south and Ongoko to the west. This location is approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi), by road, south of Gulu, where the district headquarters are located. The coordinates of the town are:02 34 32N, 32 21 25E (Latitude:2.257556; Longitude:32.35695).

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:

  • The junction of the Gulu-Masindi Highway with the Gulu-Lira Highway
  • The junction of the Gulu-Masindi Highway with the Bobi-Nwoya Highway, located at Bobi, approximately 4.4 kilometres (2.7 mi), south of Paranga.
  • The offices of Paranga Town Council
  • Paranga Central Market

    • References

    Paranga, Uganda Wikipedia
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