Nakapiripirit District

Nakapiripirit District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°55′N 34°40′E / 1.917°N 34.667°E / 1.917; 34.667
Country Uganda
RegionNorthern Uganda
Sub-regionKaramoja sub-region
CapitalNakapiripirit
Area
 • Total4,201.6 km2 (1,622.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,300 m (4,300 ft)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total161,600
 • Density38.5/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.nakapiripirit.go.ug
Hills of Nakapiripiriti
Hills in Nakapiripirit District.
Hills in Nakapiripirit District.

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