Karenga is a town in the northeast of the Karamoja region of Uganda. It is located in the new Karenga District, which became effective in 2019.[1]
Karenga | |
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  Karenga Map of Uganda showing the location of Karenga. | |
| Coordinates: 3°34′03″N 33°41′42″E / 3.56760°N 33.69512°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Karamoja |
| District | Kaabong District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
It is known as one of the primary gateways into Kidepo Valley National Park. Karenga town is composed of various tribes both from Acholi and Karamoja with vast languages and even the south Sudanese 'Mening quarters' Karenga are one of the most proud lucky farmers in nomadic karamoja and the soil supports growth of various food crops for subsistence homestead use.
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edit- ^ "Preparations in High Gear for New Karenga District". Uganda Radio Network (URN). Retrieved 30 April 2020.