Kwania District | |
|---|---|
 Kwania District in Uganda | |
Interactive map of Kwania District | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Established | 1 July 2018 |
| Headquarters | Aduku Town Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,108 km2 (428 sq mi) |
| Population (2024-05-10 (Census)) | |
• Total | 216,125 |
| • Density | 195/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kwania District is a district in Northern Uganda.[1][2] It was carved out of Apac District in July 2018. The sub-counties are Chawente, Abongomola, Nambyeiso, Inomo, Aduku; and Aduku town council. The other subcounties are Ayabi, Ayabi town council, Akali, Atongtidi and Inomo town council, totalling to 11 subcounties.[3] The current district chairperson is Hon Ogwal Geoffrey Alex. He assumes office on 20 May 2021. The first and interim chairperson is Basil Okello Onac.
History
In 2018, Kwania District was carved out of Apac District as part of Uganda’s creation of new districts to support decentralised service delivery.[4] Uganda Radio Network reported Kwania among the districts approved to become effective on 1 July 2018.[5]
Geography
Kwania District borders Kole District to the north, Dokolo District to the east, Apac District to the west, and Amolatar District to the south (across Lake Kwania).[6] The district covers 1,108 km2. About 11% of the district area is open water, and about 15% is forest.[7]
The district headquarters are in Aduku Town Council. Aduku is located at about 1.9951°N, 32.7183°E.[8]
Administrative divisions
Kwania District has two counties (Kwania and Kwania North). It has sub-counties and town councils, plus parishes/wards and villages/cells recorded by the district local government.[9]
| County | Sub-county / Town council | Parishes / Wards | Villages / Cells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwania | Atongtidi Sub-county | 6 | 44 |
| Kwania | Ayabi Sub-county | 5 | 46 |
| Kwania | Ayabi Town Council | 3 | 27 |
| Kwania | Chawente Sub-county | 6 | 45 |
| Kwania | Nambieso Sub-county | 6 | 54 |
| Kwania North | Abongomola Sub-county | 5 | 46 |
| Kwania North | Aduku Sub-county | 5 | 57 |
| Kwania North | Aduku Town Council | 2 | 13 |
| Kwania North | Akali Sub-county | 5 | 38 |
| Kwania North | Inomo Sub-county | 4 | 54 |
| Kwania North | Inomo Town Council | 2 | 23 |
Demographics
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) reported a population of 216,125 people and 48,861 households for Kwania District in the National Population and Housing Census 2024 (10 May 2024).[10]
The district local government site cites the 2014 census and reports 35,247 households, and a predominantly rural population (96% rural, 4% urban).[11]
Government and politics
District leadership
In the 2021 district chairperson election, Geoffrey Alex Ogwal was declared winner with 24,002 votes, ahead of Ocole Jimmy with 18,080 votes.[12]
Representation in Parliament
Kwania District’s Woman Representative in the Parliament of Uganda is Hon. Kenny Auma (UPC).[13]
Kwania County is represented in Parliament by Hon. Tonny Ayoo, listed as MP for Kwania County in Parliament of Uganda materials.[14]
Infrastructure
In January 2025, Uganda Radio Network reported that Kwania District has a road network of 1,321.3 km. The district engineering data cited in the same report indicated 36% of the network was accessible, 14% was fairly accessible, and 50% was inaccessible at the time.[15]
Health
Aduku Health Centre IV is listed as a government Health Centre IV facility in Kwania District on the Uganda National Health Laboratory Services (UNHLS) QA Dashboard.[16]
See also
References
- ^ "NRM releases roadmap for primaries in New districts". PML Daily. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "NRM set Nov 21 to hold primaries in new districts". Soft Power. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Kwania District Interim Elections Suspended". Uganda Radio Network. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Overview". Kwania District Local Government. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Parliament Approves 23 New Districts". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Location & Size". Kwania District Local Government. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Location & Size". Kwania District Local Government. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "GeoNames Fulltextsearch (Uganda, results list showing Aduku with coordinates)". GeoNames. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Political and Administrative Structure". Kwania District Local Government. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "KWANIA - NPHC 2024 Data (district summary)". Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) NPHC 2024 Explorer. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Population & Culture". Kwania District Local Government. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Lango Region Votes All Incumbent Chairpersons Out". Uganda Radio Network. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Hon. Auma Kenny". Parliament of Uganda (MPs Database). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Parliamentary Forum on Road Safety (PAFROS)". Parliament of Uganda. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "UGX 1.1 Billion Community Access Road Commissioned in Kwania". Uganda Radio Network. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Facility Profile: Aduku HC IV". UNHLS QA Dashboard. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
External links
- https://kwania.go.ug/
- [https://statistics.ubos.org/nphc/drilldown?district=333&subregion=32
UBOS NPHC 2024 Explorer, Kwania District]
1°55′N 32°45′E / 1.917°N 32.750°E / 1.917; 32.750
