Afoji
Place in Northern Region of Uganda, Uganda
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Afoji is a town in Moyo District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.
UgandaAfoji | |
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  Afoji Location on the South Sudan–Uganda border Placement on map is approximate | |
| Coordinates: 03°42′13″N 31°40′36″E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Northern Region of Uganda |
| Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
| District | Moyo District |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| • Density | 3/km2 (7.8/sq mi) |
Location
Afoji is located at the border with South Sudan, approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi), by road, northwest of the central business district of Moyo Town.[1] This lies approximately 165 kilometres (103 mi) northeast of Arua, the largest urban centre in West Nile sub-region.[2] This is about 496 kilometres (308 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3] The geographical coordinates of Afoji are 03°42'13.0"N, 31°40'36.0"E (Latitude:3.703609; Longitude:31.676658).[4]
Overview
The Atiak–Adjumani–Moyo–Afoji Road, facilitates trade and the movement of people between Uganda and South Sudan.[5][6]