Paranga, Uganda

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Paranga
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Paranga
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 02°34′32″N32°21′25″E / 2.57556°N 32.35694°E / 2.57556; 32.35694
Country Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda
Regions Northern Uganda
Sub-region Acholi sub-region
District Gulu District
Elevation
3,540 ft (1,080 m)

Paranga is a town in Gulu District, in Northern Uganda.

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Location

Paranga is bordered by Barogal to the north, Ongwam to the northeast, Moru to the east, Ngai to the southeast, Bobi to the south and Ongoko to the west. This location is approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi), by road, south of Gulu, where the district headquarters are located. [1] The coordinates of the town are:02 34 32N, 32 21 25E (Latitude:2.257556; Longitude:32.35695).

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:

See also

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References

Coordinates: 02°34′32″N32°21′25″E / 2.57556°N 32.35694°E / 2.57556; 32.35694