Official Name: | Koch-Goma |
Mapsize: | 150px |
Pushpin Map: | Uganda |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Map of Uganda showing location of Koch-Goma |
Coordinates: | 2.6044°N 32.1736°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Uganda |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Northern Region |
Subdivision Type2: | Sub-region |
Subdivision Name2: | Acholi sub-region |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Nwoya District |
Elevation M: | 997 |
Population Total: | 15000 |
Population As Of: | 2014 Census |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | +3 |
Koch-Goma, also Koch Goma, is a human settlement in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.[1]
The town lies in Nwoya District, approximately 21km (13miles) by road, east of Nwoya Town, where the district headquarters are located.[2]
Koch-Goma is located approximately 25km (16miles), southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda,[3] along a new asphalt-topped road.[1]
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 997m (3,271feet), above sea level.[4]
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.[1]
Th national census and household population survey enumerated the population of Koch-Goma at 15,000 people.[1]
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.[1]
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.[1]
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.[1]