Oyam, Uganda


Oyam is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the primary municipal, administrative, and commercial centre of Oyam District.

Location

Oyam is bordered by Anyeke to the north, Loro to the east, Adiegi to the south, Aber to the southwest, and Pamwa to the northwest. The town is approximately, by road, west of Lira, the largest city in Lango sub-region. The coordinates of the town are 2°14'06.0"N, 32°23'06.0"E.

Population

The 2002 national population census estimated the town population at 10,600. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population at 14,000. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 14,500.

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of the town: