Amuru District

Amuru District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°50′N 33°05′E / 2.833°N 33.083°E / 2.833; 33.083
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Uganda
Sub-regionAcholi sub-region
CapitalAmuru
Area
 • Total
3,625.9 km2 (1,400.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total
178,800
 • Density49.3/km2 (128/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.amuru.go.ug
Guru Guru Hill in Amuru
Guru Guru Hill in Amuru

Amuru District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Amuru, where the district headquarters are located.