Karenga, Uganda Explained

Official Name:Karenga
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Pushpin Map Caption:Map of Uganda showing the location of Karenga.
Pushpin Map:Uganda
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Uganda
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Northern Uganda
Subdivision Type2:Sub-region
Subdivision Name2:Karamoja
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Kaabong District
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:3.5676°N 33.6951°W

Karenga is a town in the northeast of the Karamoja region of Uganda. It is located in the new Karenga District, which became effective in 2019.[1]

It is known as one of the primary gateways into Kidepo Valley National Park. Karenga town is composed of various tribes both from Acholi and Karamoja with vast languages and even the south Sudanese 'Mening quarters' Karenga are one of the most proud lucky farmers in nomadic karamoja and the soil supports growth of various food crops for subsistence homestead use.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Preparations in High Gear for New Karenga District . Uganda Radio Network (URN) . 30 April 2020.