Kwania District
Kwania is the newest district in the sub-region. It was carved out of Apac District and became effective on 1 July 2018 to bring services closer to people. Its…
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- 216,125
- People (2024 census)
- 1,108 km²
- Area
- 195
- People per km²
- Aduku
- Headquarters
- 2018
- Created
Overview
Kwania is the newest district in the sub-region. It was carved out of Apac District and became effective on 1 July 2018 to bring services closer to people. Its headquarters are at Aduku Town Council, and the lake that gives the district its name lies along its southern edge.
Best known for
- 1The newest district in Lango, created in 2018
- 2Lake Kwania, a large part of the district is open water
- 3About 15% of the district is forest
People & demography
Kwania recorded 216,125 people and 48,861 households in the 2024 census, a density of about 195 people per km². Earlier figures describe about 96% of residents as rural. The district has two counties, Kwania and Kwania North, containing 11 sub-counties and town councils.
Economy & livelihoods
With about 11% of the district covered by open water and 15% by forest, Kwania's economy combines fishing on the lake with farming. The road network totals about 1,321 km and many of the roads need repair, a major priority for local government.
Places to visit
Lake Kwania and its papyrus wetlands, island fishing communities and birdlife are the district's main natural attractions.
History
Kwania's creation in 2018 was part of a wave of district splits that changed the administrative map of Lango over fifteen years.
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