Karenga District

Karenga District is a district in Northern Uganda, in the Karamoja sub-region. The district headquarter is located in Karenga town. It was carved out of Kaabong District and became operational on July 1, 2019. The district has two constituencies: Dodoth West and Napore West. It borders South Sudan and Kaabong District. The population is 84,100, divided over 7 sub-counties and 3 town councils.

Karenga District
Karenga District
Map of Uganda showing the location of Karenga.
Coordinates: 3.56760°N 33.69512°E / 3.56760; 33.69512
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Uganda
Sub-regionKaramoja sub-region
Population
  Total84,100
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Karenga District is located in the vicinity of Kidepo Valley National Park.

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