Nabilatuk District
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Nabilatuk District | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Nabilatuk District | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Karamoja sub-region |
| Established | 1 July 2018[1] |
| Headquarters | Nabilatuk Town Council[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,117[3] km2 (1,203 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 36,785[4] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Nabilatuk District is a district in Northern Uganda.[5][6]
Parliament approved the creation of Nabilatuk District in 2015, with phased operationalisation of new districts.[7] Operational work started on 1 July 2018 after creation from Nakapiripirit District.[8]
Geography
Nabilatuk District lies in the southern part of the Karamoja sub-region.[9] Neighbouring districts include Moroto District to the north, Nakapiripirit District to the east and south, Napak District to the west and northwest, and Katakwi District to the southwest.[10]
Administration
The district forms part of Pian County (county-level administrative area).[11] District local government information lists five sub-counties and one town council.[12][13]
| Level | Name(s) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pian County | [14] |
| Town council | Nabilatuk Town Council | [15] |
| Sub-counties | Lorengedwat, Lolachat, Natirae, Nabilatuk, Kosike | [16] |
Population
The 2024 Ugandan census recorded 136,785 residents in Nabilatuk District (68,203 males and 68,582 females).[17]
Economy
District local government sources describe livelihoods centred on agro-pastoralism, with communities largely engaged in crop production and livestock keeping.[18]
