Koch-Goma
Koch-Goma is located in Uganda
Koch-Goma
Koch-Goma
Map of Uganda showing location of Koch-Goma
Coordinates: 02°36′16″N 32°10′25″E / 2.60444°N 32.17361°E / 2.60444; 32.17361
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Region
Sub-regionAcholi sub-region
DistrictNwoya District
Elevation
997 m (3,271 ft)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total15,000
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Koch-Goma, also Koch Goma, is a human settlement in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.[1]

Location

The town lies in Nwoya District, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) by road, east of Nwoya Town, where the district headquarters are located.[2]

Koch-Goma is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda,[3] along a new asphalt-topped road.[1]

The geographical coordinates of Koch-Goma are: 2°36'16.0"N, 32°10'25.0"E (Latitude:2.604444; Longitude:32.173611).[4] Koch-Goma sits at an average elevation of 997 metres (3,271 ft), above sea level.[5]

Overview

In July 2019, Koch-Goma was reported to be the fastest-growing settlement in Nwoya District, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. It is a nascent urban centre which is also the headquarters of Koch-Goma sub-county.[1]

Population

Th national census and household population survey enumerated the population of Koch-Goma at 15,000 people.[1]

Education

The available schools in the community range from nursery schools, elementary school and secondary schools. The schools range from private, community and government schools. They include (a) Koch-Goma Central Primary School (b) Coo-Rom Primary School (c) Kalang Primary School (d) Ter-Okono Community School and (e) Koch-Goma Senior Secondary School, among others.[1]

Energy

As of July 2019, Koch-Goma was not yet connected to Uganda's national electricity grid. Those with electric connections use private solar energy installations.[1]

Agriculture

The soils around Koch-Goma are very fertile. Crops supported include cotton, cassava and sim sim. The sub-county is a leading supplier of sim sim in Uganda.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Polycarp Kalokwera (17 July 2019). "Invest in fast growing Koch Goma". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. ↑ Globefeed.com (17 July 2019). "Distance between Nwoya, Nwoya District, Northern Region, Uganda and Koch-Goma, Nwoya District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  3. ↑ Globefeed.com (17 July 2019). "Distance between Gulu, Uganda and Koch-Goma, Nwoya District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  4. ↑ Google (17 July 2019). "Location of Koch-Goma, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  5. ↑ Mapcarta (2019). "Elevation of Koch-Goma, Uganda". Mapcarta.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
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