title: Koch-Goma
text: # Koch-Goma
  
  Koch-Goma, also Koch Goma, is a human settlement in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.
  
  ## Location
  
  The town lies in Nwoya District, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) by road, east of Nwoya Town, where the district headquarters are located.
  
  Koch-Goma is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda, along a new asphalt-topped road.
  
  The geographical coordinates of Koch-Goma are: 2°36'16.0"N, 32°10'25.0"E (Latitude:2.604444; Longitude:32.173611). Koch-Goma sits at an average elevation of 997 metres (3,271 ft), above sea level.
  
  ## Overview
  
  In July 2019, Koch-Goma was reported to be the fastest-growing settlement in Nwoya District, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. It is a nascent urban centre which is also the headquarters of Koch-Goma sub-county.
  
  ## Population
  
  Th national census and household population survey enumerated the population of Koch-Goma at 15,000 people.
  
  ## Education
  
  The available schools in the community range from nursery schools, elementary school and secondary schools. The schools range from private, community and government schools. They include (a) Koch-Goma Central Primary School (b) Coo-Rom Primary School (c) Kalang Primary School (d) Ter-Okono Community School and (e) Koch-Goma Senior Secondary School, among others.
  
  ## Energy
  
  As of July 2019, Koch-Goma was not yet connected to Uganda's national electricity grid. Those with electric connections use private solar energy installations.
  
  ## Agriculture
  
  The soils around Koch-Goma are very fertile. Crops supported include cotton, cassava and sim sim. The sub-county is a leading supplier of sim sim in Uganda.
  
  