![]() The annual Karamojong cultural festival | |
Total population | |
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475,000[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
![]() | 371,713[2][3] |
Languages | |
Karamojong language, English language | |
Religion | |
Christianity, Traditional faith[4] | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Other Nilotic peoples |
The Karamojong or Karimojong are a Nilotic ethnic group.[1] They are agro-pastoral herders living mainly in the north-east of Uganda. Their language is also known as ngaKarimojong and is part of the Nilotic language family. Their population is estimated at 475,000 people.[1][5]