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Arua, Northern Region

Uganda

Provincial capital3.0201° N, 30.9110° E

Found in Northern Region, Uganda, Arua is a provincial capital. It has a population of 72,400.

Population72,400
ProvinceNorthern Region
Coordinates3.0201° N, 30.9110° E
CountryUganda
Rank in Uganda#29 of 11,455

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About Arua

Arua is located at coordinates 3.02° N, 30.91° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Northern Region administrative division of Uganda.

Arua is the #29 largest locality in Uganda by population, with 72,400 people.

Cities in Northern Region

Arua is located in the Northern Region province of Uganda. Other cities in the region include Gulu, Lira, Kotido. Arua has 72,400 inhabitants.

Gulu177,400Lira119,323Kotido75,700Apac67,700Koboko64,500Kitgum56,891Yumbe47,600Nebbi41,400Paidha37,500Adjumani37,100

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Arua.

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AndruvuCity
2 km
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PokeaCity
3.2 km
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PajuluCity
3.4 km
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BunyuCity
3.4 km
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GiligiliCity
3.4 km
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ParakaCity
3.8 km
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UlukoCity
4.1 km
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MoniCity
4.2 km
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AyivuCity
4.3 km
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OmbachiCity
4.9 km
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OrekoCity
5.2 km
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PokiaCity
5.4 km
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PajuluCity
5.9 km
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AjonoCity
6.8 km
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ErubaCity
7 km
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AbiCity
7.3 km
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OlekoCity
8.1 km
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YoleCity
8.4 km
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UzuCity
8.4 km
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KuluvaCity
8.5 km

Universities in Arua

Arua is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Muni University2012——
Nile University of Uganda2003——
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Largest cities in Uganda

#1 Kampala1,680,600#2 Nansana532,800#3 Kira462,900#4 Bunamwaya413,400#5 Kyengera285,400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arua?

Arua has a population of 72,400. It ranks #29 in Uganda by population.

What province or state is Arua in?

Arua is located in Northern Region, Uganda.

Where is Arua located?

Arua is located at coordinates 3.02° N, 30.91° E in Northern Region, Uganda.

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