Abim District

Abim District
District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°44′N 33°40′E / 2.733°N 33.667°E / 2.733; 33.667
CountryUganda
RegionNorthern Uganda
Sub-regionKaramoja sub-region
CapitalAbim
Area
 • Total2,353.3 km2 (908.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total56,500
 • Density24/km2 (60/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.abim.go.ug
Map of Karamoja region including new districts
Map of Karamoja region including new districts
Auma, Juliana Modest, District Woman, Abim (NRM)
Auma, Juliana Modest, District Woman, Abim (NRM)

Abim District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Abim, where the district headquarters are located.