Moroto District
Moroto District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Moroto is the site of the district headquarters.
Location
Moroto District is bordered by Kaabong District to the north, Kenya to the east, Amudat District to the south, Nakapiripirit District to the southwest, Napak District to the west, and Kotido District to the northwest. Moroto District is at the foot of Mt. Moroto. The town of Moroto is approximately 210 kilometres (130 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the nearest large city. The coordinates of the district are 02 32N, 34 40E.
Overview
Moroto District is part of the larger Karamoja sub-region. The population of the sub-region was estimated at 800,000 by the 2002 national census.
Moroto District is a plain covered by savannah grassland and some low-lying rocky hills. It is composed of three counties: Bokora County, Matheniko County, and Moroto Municipality. It is inhabited by the Karimojong, a distinctive ethnic group that highly cherishes its traditions.