Afoji
Afoji | |
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![]() ![]() Afoji Location on the South Sudan–Uganda border Placement on map is approximate | |
Coordinates: 03°42′13″N 31°40′36″E / 3.70361°N 31.67667°ECoordinates: 03°42′13″N 31°40′36″E / 3.70361°N 31.67667°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Northern Region of Uganda |
Sub-region | West Nile sub-region |
District | Moyo District |
Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
Afoji is a town in Moyo District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.
Location[]
Afoji is located at the border with South Sudan, approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi), by road, northwest of the central business district of Moyo Town.[1] This lies approximately 165 kilometres (103 mi) northeast of Arua, the largest urban centre in West Nile sub-region.[2] This is about 496 kilometres (308 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3] The geographical coordinates of Afoji are 03°42'13.0"N, 31°40'36.0"E (Latitude:3.703609; Longitude:31.676658).[4]
Overview[]
The Atiak–Adjumani–Moyo–Afoji Road, facilitates trade and the movement of people between Uganda and South Sudan.[5][6]
References[]
- ^ Google (8 August 2021). "Road Distance Between Moyo Town, Uganda And Afoji Town, Uganda With Interactive Map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Google (8 August 2021). "Road Distance Between Arua, Uganda And Afoji, Uganda With Interactive Map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Google (8 August 2021). "Road Distance between Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Afoji Town, Moyo District, Northern Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Google (25 March 2016). "Location of Afoji, Moyo District, Northern Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Ezaruku Draku Franklin, and Ronald Batre (2 September 2009). "Moyo Residents Close Sudan Boarder". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Okello, Felix Warom (5 March 2012). "Calming tensions: Uganda-Sudan border reopens after 24-hour standoff". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
External links[]
Categories:
- Populated places in Northern Region, Uganda
- South Sudan–Uganda border crossings
- Moyo District
- West Nile sub-region