Northern Region

The Nord-Region is an administrative division of Uganda comprising multiple districts coordinated under a central administration. It spans a large territory with various cities and communities managed through a network of local government offices.

The region served as an administrative province during British colonial rule and retained its basic structure after Uganda's independence in 1962. Subsequent reforms reshaped administrative boundaries and local government structures multiple times.

The region is home to several ethnic communities, each with their own languages, traditions, and ways of celebrating important events that shape daily life in towns and villages.

Visitors will find scattered local government offices across various communities that serve as entry points for administrative inquiries. The best time to explore is during the dry season when roads and pathways are more accessible.

The region comprises over thirty distinct administrative districts that form a complex local governance structure with varying responsibilities. This decentralized organization is visible at the grassroots level through numerous smaller administrative channels and decision-making points.

GPS coordinates: 2.79720,32.26439

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26