title: Lamwo District
text: # Lamwo District
  
  Lamwo District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Lamwo is the site of the district headquarters.
  
  ## Location
  
  Lamwo District is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kitgum District to the east and southeast, Pader District to the south, Gulu District to the southwest, and Amuru District to the west. The town of Lamwo is approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi), by road, northwest of Kitgum, the nearest large town. This is approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi), by road, northeast of Gulu, the largest city in the Acholi sub-region.
  
  ## Overview
  
  Lamwo District was established by Act of Parliament, and it became functional on 1 July 2009. Before that, it was part of the Kitgum District. Lamwo District is part of the larger Acholi sub-region.
  
  ## Population
  
  In 1991, the Uganda national population census estimated the district population at 71,030. The 2002 national census estimated the population at 115,300. The population grew at a calculated annual rate of 4.1 percent between 2002 and 2012. In 2012, the population was estimated at 171,300.
  
  