Mount Morungole
Mountain in Uganda
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Mount Morungole is a mountain in Kidepo Valley National Park in north-east Uganda. It is in the rugged, semi-arid Karamoja region, near the border with Sudan. Neighbouring peaks include Mount Zulia, and the Labwor and Dodoth Hills reach heights in excess of 2,000 meters.
| Mount Morungole | |
|---|---|
Kidepo Valley National Park with Mount Morungole | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,749 m (9,019 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,400 m (4,600 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Coordinates | 3°49′N 34°2′E |
| Geography | |
  Mount Morungole Map of Uganda | |
| Location | Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Mountain |
The local inhabitants were the Ik people, who were moved by a previous administration. They were attached to Mount Morungole, considering it a sacred place.[2]
