Napak is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the commercial, administrative and municipal headquarters of Napak District. The district is named after the town.
Location The town is situated approximately , southwest of Moroto, the largest town in Karamoja sub-region. Napak lies approximately , by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. The approximate coordinates of Napak are: 2°06'56.0"N 34°13'36.0"E (Latitude:2.115556; Longitude:34.226670).
Population During the national census and household survey of 27 and 28 August 2014, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), enumerated the population of Napak Town Council at 5,278 people.
Points of interest The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town: (a) The offices of Napak Town Council (b) The headquarters of Napak District Administration (c) Napak Central Market and (d) the Soroti–Katakwi–Moroto–Lokitanyala Road which passes through Napak town in a general south to north direction.
See also Napak District Karamoja sub-region Northern Region, Uganda
References
External links Napak Struggles With Rubbish And Animals Karamoja: From A Neglected Desert To A Region On The Move