Lokitanyala, Uganda

For Kenyan town, see Lokitanyala, Kenya.
Lokitanyala, Uganda
Lokitanyala, Uganda

Location in Uganda

Coordinates: 02°21′53″N 34°55′13″E / 2.36472°N 34.92028°E / 2.36472; 34.92028
Country Uganda
Region Northern Region
Sub-region Karamoja sub-region
District Moroto District

Lokitanyala, Uganda is a settlement in the Moroto District in the Northern Region of Uganda. It lies directly across from Lokitanyala, Kenya, separated by the international border between Uganda and Kenya.

Location

The settlement is in the Karamoja sub-region and is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi), by road, southeast of Moroto, the nearest large town and the location of the district headquarters. The coordinates of Lokitanyala are 2°21'53.0"N, 34°55'13.0"E (Latitude:2.364728; Longitude:34.920284).[1]

Overview

The town is one of the end points of the 208 kilometres (129 mi) Soroti–Katakwi–Moroto–Lokitanyala Road.[2] The town is a border crossing between Uganda and neighboring Kenya.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Google (19 January 2016). "Location of Lokitanyala, Moroto District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. ↑ UNRA (19 January 2016). "Upcoming Projects: New Roads for Upgrade to Tarmac". Kampala: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Retrieved 19 January 2016.


Coordinates: 02°21′53″N 34°55′13″E / 2.36472°N 34.92028°E / 2.36472; 34.92028

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