Alebtong District
Alebtong District was created in 2010 from Lira District. It lies about 48 km east of Lira at an elevation of about 1,100 metres and borders Amuria in Teso to the east.
- 283,509
- People (2024 census)
- 1,528 km²
- Area
- 186
- People per km²
- Alebtong
- Headquarters
- 2010
- Created
Overview
Alebtong District was created in 2010 from Lira District. It lies about 48 km east of Lira at an elevation of about 1,100 metres and borders Amuria in Teso to the east.
Best known for
- 1Sweet potatoes, maize and beans
- 2Two counties, Ajuri and Moroto
- 3A bridge between Lango and the Teso and Karamoja regions
People & demography
Alebtong counted 283,509 people in the 2024 census (225,327 in 2014 and 163,047 in 2002), making it the third most populous district in Lango. It is organised into the Ajuri and Moroto counties and is mostly rural.
Economy & livelihoods
The district's staple crops are sweet potatoes, maize and beans, supported by livestock farming (cattle, goats, pigs and poultry), fishing and local market trade.
Places to visit
Alebtong offers village markets, rural landscapes and traditional dance performances, and is a gateway for travellers moving between Lango and the Teso region.
History
As the eastern neighbour of Lira, Alebtong has strong cultural and trading ties to both Lango and Teso.
Population figures are from the 2024 National Population and Housing Census (Uganda Bureau of Statistics). Descriptions are compiled from published sources and are being reviewed; corrections are welcome. Send a correction