| Zombo District | |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Uganda |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Northern Uganda |
| Subdivision Type2: | Sub-region |
| Subdivision Name2: | West Nile sub-region |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Zombo |
| Area Total Km2: | 897.6 |
| Population As Of: | 2012 Estimate |
| Population Total: | 219800 |
| Population Density Km2: | 244.9 |
| Timezone: | EAT |
| Utc Offset: | +3 |
| Coordinates: | 2.5°N 84°W |
Zombo District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The town of Zombo is the district's main municipal, administrative, and commercial center,
Zombo District is bordered by Arua District to the north, Nebbi District to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and west. The town of Zombo, where the district headquarters are located, is approximately 70km (40miles) south of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This is approximately 382km (237miles), by road, northwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[2] The coordinates of the district are 02 30N, 30 54E.[3]
The Alur people ethnic group comprise over 90% of the population.[4]
The district was created by Act of Parliament and became functional on 1 July 2009.[5] Prior to then, the district was part of the Nebbi District.[6]
The 1991 census estimated the district population at 131,300. The 2002 national census estimated the population at 169,000. In 2012, the population was estimated at 219,800.[7]