Alur people
Alur are a Nilotic ethnic group who live in northwestern Uganda and northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They are part of the larger Luo group.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 2,550,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Uganda | 878,453 (2014) |
| Languages | |
| Alur, French, English | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity and Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Luo peoples, especially Adhola and Luos | |
Alur necklace
Alur lyre
In Uganda, they live mainly in the Nebbi, Zombo, Pakwach and Arua districts, while in the DRC, they reside mostly north of Lake Albert.
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