Moyo Town


Moyo, is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Moyo District in the Northern Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are located here.

Location

Moyo is located approximately, by road, north-east of Arua, the nearest large town. This is about north-west of Gulu, the largest city in northern Uganda. Moyo lies approximately northwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The coordinates of Moyo Town are 3°39'18.0"N, 31°43'12.0"E.

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of Moyo at 12,070. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population at 22,000. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 23,700.

Landmarks

The following landmarks are located in Moyo Town or close to the town limits:
Other points of interest in or near Moyo, include the following: