Kole District
Kole District became operational on 1 July 2010, carved out of Apac District by an Act of Parliament. Its chief town, Kole, lies about 28 km north-west of Lira, so the…
- 294,301
- People (2024 census)
- Kole
- Headquarters
- 2010
- Created
Overview
Kole District became operational on 1 July 2010, carved out of Apac District by an Act of Parliament. Its chief town, Kole, lies about 28 km north-west of Lira, so the district benefits from Lira's markets and services while keeping a strongly rural character.
Best known for
- 1A young, fast-growing district just north-west of Lira
- 2Sub-counties of Aboke, Akalo, Alito, Ayer and Bala
- 3Farming, printing and construction businesses
People & demography
Kole recorded 294,301 people in the 2024 census (up from about 239,000 in 2014), making it the second most populous district in the sub-region after Oyam. The population is Lango and predominantly rural.
Economy & livelihoods
Most households farm and keep chickens, cattle and goats. Small businesses in Kole town include construction, printing services and bookshops, reflecting the district's growing school population.
Places to visit
Kole offers village life, market days and cultural events within an easy drive of Lira.
History
Kole is one of the younger districts of the sub-region and is still building its services and institutions. Its history is bound up with that of Apac, from which it was separated in 2010.
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