Lokitanyala, Uganda is a settlement in the Moroto District in the Northern Region of Uganda. It lies directly across from Lokitanyala, Kenya, separated by the international border between Uganda and Kenya.

Lokitanyala, Uganda
Lokitanyala, Uganda is located in Uganda
Lokitanyala, Uganda
Lokitanyala, Uganda
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°21′53″N 34°55′13″E / 2.36472°N 34.92028°E / 2.36472; 34.92028
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Region
Sub-regionKaramoja sub-region
DistrictMoroto District
 • Summer (DST)UTC2°21'53.0"N 34°55'13.0"E

Location

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The settlement is in the Karamoja sub-region and is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi), by road, southeast of Moroto, the nearest large town and the location of the district headquarters. The coordinates of Lokitanyala are 2°21'53.0"N, 34°55'13.0"E (Latitude:2.364728; Longitude:34.920284).[1]

Overview

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The town is one of the end points of the 208 kilometres (129 mi) Soroti–Katakwi–Moroto–Lokitanyala Road.[2] The town is a border crossing between Uganda and neighboring Kenya.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Location of Lokitanyala, Moroto District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. ^ UNRA (19 January 2016). "Upcoming Projects: New Roads for Upgrade to Tarmac". Kampala: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Archived from the original on 20 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
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02°21′53″N 34°55′13″E / 2.36472°N 34.92028°E / 2.36472; 34.92028