Apac
Apac | ||
|---|---|---|
Sub-region Lango sub-region | | |
| District | Apac District | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Jimmy Okello (2016)[1] | |
| Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,080 m) | |
| Population (2020 Estimate) | ||
| • Total | 67,700 | |
| Website | Homepage | |
Apac is a town in Apac District in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of the district and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.[1]
Location
Apac is located approximately 118 kilometres (73 mi), by road, south of
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.[6]
The 2014 national census put the population of Apac at 14,972. In 2020, the population agency estimated the mid-year population of Apac Municipality at 66,700.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 378 | — |
| 1980 | 1,716 | +354.0% |
| 1991 | 5,783 | +237.0% |
| 2002 | 10,137 | +75.3% |
| 2010 | 13,300 | +31.2% |
| 2011 | 13,700 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 14,972 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 67,700 | +352.2% |
| source:[6][7] | ||
Localities
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie in the town or near the town limits:
Notable people
- Milton Obote, former President and Prime Minister
See also
- Lango sub-region
- Lango people
- Apac District
- Northern Region, Uganda
- List of cities and towns in Uganda
References
- ^ a b Frank Oyugi (1 July 2016). "Excitement as Apac Municipality Becomes Operational". Uganda Radio Network. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ Google (31 December 2020). "Road Distance Between Gulu, Uganda And Apac, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ Google (31 December 2020). "Road Distance Between Apac And Lira In Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ a b Google (2 July 2015). "Location of Apac, Northern Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ Apac Municipal Council (2016). "Elevation of Apac Municipality, Uganda". Apac Municipal Council. Apac, Uganda. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ a b Uganda Bureau of Statistics (2012). "Estimated Population of Apac In 2002, 2010 And 2011" (PDF). Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Kampala, Uganda. Archived from the original (Archived from the original on 7 July 2014) on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ a b Uganda Bureau of Statistics (14 June 2020). "The population of all Ugandan cities and towns with more than 15,000 inhabitants according to census results and latest official projections". Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ Google (23 July 2021). "Map of Apac Municipality Showing Rwekunye–Apac–Aduku–Lira–Kitgum–Musingo Road Going Through The Middle of Town" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
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