Paidha
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 Paidha
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| Coordinates: 02°25′01″N 30°59′08″E / 2.41694°N 30.98556°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
| District | Zombo District |
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| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 30,500 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Paidha is a town in Northern Uganda.
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[edit] Location
Paidha is located in Zombo District, West Nile sub region in Northern Uganda. The town lies close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located approximately 82 kilometres (51 mi), by road, south of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 360 kilometres (220 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] Zombo, the town where the district headquarters are located, lies approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi), by road, northwest of Paidha.[3] The coordinates of Paidha are:02 25 01N, 30 59 08E (Latitude:02.4170; Longitude:30.9855).
[edit] Overview
Paidha is a busy border town in northwest Uganda at its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2005, the town was the fourth busiest border crossing in Uganda, based on volume of exports and imports.[4] See table below:
| Rank | Border Town | Share of Exports | Share of Imports |
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| 1 | Busia | 42.7% | 54.3% |
| 2 | Mpondwe | 25.0% | 10.6% |
| 3 | Malaba | 7.8% | 19.9% |
| 4 | Paidha | 9.3% | 2.2% |
| 5 | Others | 15.2 % | 13.0 % |
| Total | 100.0% | 100.0% |
[edit] Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of Paidha at 24,079 and in 2008 the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 28,100.[5] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Paidha at 30,500.[6]
[edit] Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:
- The offices of Paidha Town Council
- Paidha Central Market
- Paidha Cultural Center
[edit] Other points of interest
Other points of interest in Paidha include the following:
- Paidha Primary Teachers College - A public Teacher Training College Administered by the Ugandan Ministry of Education
- The studios of Radio Paidha - A private radio station
- Paidha Prison - Also known as Kakira Prison
- St. Peter's Church - A place of worship, affiliated with the Church of Uganda
- The headquarters of Paidha Black Angels Football Club
- Nyagak Power Station - A 3.5MW hydropower station operated by WENRECO, a subsidiary of Industrial Promotion Services
- Nyagak III Power Station - A 4.36MW hydropower station under development by Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)
- A branch of Global Trust Bank
- The International border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Map Showing Arua And Paidha With Distance Marker
- ^ Road Distance Between Kampala And Paidha With Map
- ^ Road Distance Between Zombo And Paidha With Map
- ^ Paidha is 4th busiest border post in Uganda
- ^ 2002 and 2008 Population Estimates of Ugandan Cities and Towns
- ^ Estimated Population of Paidha In 2011
Coordinates: 02°25′01″N 30°59′08″E / 2.41694°N 30.98556°E
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