Nebbi
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| Coordinates: 02°28′45″N 31°05′24″E / 2.47917°N 31.09°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
| District | Nebbi District |
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| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 28,800 |
Nebbi is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Nebbi District and the district headquarters are located there. The district was named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Nebbi is located in Nebbi District, West Nile sub-region, in Northern Uganda. It lies approximately 77 kilometres (48 mi), by road, southeast of Arua, the largest town in the sub-region. [1] This location is approximately 170 kilometres (110 mi), by road, southwest of Gulu, the largest city in Northern Uganda.[2] The coordinates of the town are:02 28 45N, 31 05 24E (Latitude:2.4790; Longitude:31.0900).
[edit] Population
The 2002 national population census put the population of Nebbi at 22,741. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 26,600.[3] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Nebbi at 28,800.[4]
[edit] Landmarks
The landmarks in the town or near the town limits of Nebbi include the following:
- The headquarters of Nebbi District Administration
- The offices of Nebbi Town Council
- Nebbi Central Market
[edit] Other points of interest
Other points of interest in or near Nebbi include the following:
- Nebbi Hospital - A 200 bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
- Nebbi Airport - One of the thirty-five airports in Uganda
- Nyacara Church - A place of worship affiliated with the Church of Uganda
- The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi
- Nebbi Catholic Cathedral
- A branch of Centenary Bank
- A branch of Stanbic Bank
