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Welcome to Yumbe District |
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Previously a county under Arua district, occupied by the Uganda National Rescue Front II insurgents, in November 2000, Yumbe was turned into a district, with eight sub counties and has now been referred to as “haven of peace” with the concluding of a peace settlement with the insurgents.Yumbe is located in the North West Uganda, previously referred to as the West Nile Region. It borders Moyo in the east, Arua in the south and west and Sudan in the north. The young district is an area not to be missed, where hospitality and warm are combined with a variety of attractions and activities. |
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Social Cultural Diversity |
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The people of Yumbe district are mainly Aringa speaking Lugbara and 90% of these are muslims by faith and the remaining 10% Christians. The illiteracy rate is about 65% in women and 58% in Men. Quick Glance Yumbe is located in the North West Uganda, previously referred to as the West Nile Region.It borders Moyo in the east, Arua in the south and west and Sudan in the north. Yumbe district is comprised of one county, 8 sub counties including town council i.e; Apo, Drajani, Kei, Kuru, Midigo, Odravu, Romogi and the town Council and 321 villages. |
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