Koch-Goma, also Koch Goma, is a human settlement in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.[1]
Koch-Goma | |
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  Koch-Goma Map of Uganda showing location of Koch-Goma | |
| Coordinates: 02°36′16″N 32°10′25″E / 2.60444°N 32.17361°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Northern Region |
| Sub-region | Acholi sub-region |
| District | Nwoya District |
| Elevation | 997 m (3,271 ft) |
| Population (2014 Census) | |
• Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Location
editThe town lies in Nwoya District, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) by road, east of Nwoya Town, where the district headquarters are located.[2]
Koch-Goma is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda,[3] along a new asphalt-topped road.[1]
The geographical coordinates of Koch-Goma are: 2°36'16.0"N, 32°10'25.0"E (Latitude:2.604444; Longitude:32.173611).[4] Koch-Goma sits at an average elevation of 997 metres (3,271 ft), above sea level.[5]
Overview
editIn July 2019, Koch-Goma was reported to be the fastest-growing settlement in Nwoya District, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. It is a nascent urban centre which is also the headquarters of Koch-Goma sub-county.[1]
Population
editTh national census and household population survey enumerated the population of Koch-Goma at 15,000 people.[1]
Education
editThe available schools in the community range from nursery schools, elementary school and secondary schools. The schools range from private, community and government schools. They include (a) Koch-Goma Central Primary School (b) Coo-Rom Primary School (c) Kalang Primary School (d) Ter-Okono Community School and (e) Koch-Goma Senior Secondary School, among others.[1]
Energy
editAs of July 2019, Koch-Goma was not yet connected to Uganda's national electricity grid. Those with electric connections use private solar energy installations.[1]
Agriculture
editThe soils around Koch-Goma are very fertile. Crops supported include cotton, cassava and sim sim. The sub-county is a leading supplier of sim sim in Uganda.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Polycarp Kalokwera (17 July 2019). "Invest in fast growing Koch Goma". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (17 July 2019). "Distance between Nwoya, Nwoya District, Northern Region, Uganda and Koch-Goma, Nwoya District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (17 July 2019). "Distance between Gulu, Uganda and Koch-Goma, Nwoya District, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Location of Koch-Goma, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ Mapcarta (2019). "Elevation of Koch-Goma, Uganda". Mapcarta.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.