title: Lamwo
text: # Lamwo
  
  Lamwo is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda and the political and administrative center of Lamwo District.
  
  ## Location
  
  Lamwo is approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi), by road, northwest of Kitgum, the nearest large town. This is approximately 468 kilometres (291 mi), by road, north of Kampala, the capital of and largest city in Uganda. The approximate coordinates of the town are 03 31 48N, 32 48 00E (Latitude:3.5300; Longitude:32.800).
  
  ## Points of interest
  
  The following points of interest lie within the town limits or near the edges of town:
  
  * offices of Lamwo Town Council
  * Lamwo central market
  * Lamwo-Kitgum road
  