Nabilatuk District


Nabilatuk District is a district in Northern Uganda.

History

Parliament approved the creation of Nabilatuk District in 2015, with phased operationalisation of new districts. Operational work started on 1 July 2018 after creation from Nakapiripirit District.

Geography

Nabilatuk District lies in the southern part of the Karamoja sub-region. Neighbouring districts include Moroto District to the north, Nakapiripirit District to the east and south, Napak District to the west and northwest, and Katakwi District to the southwest.

Administration

The district forms part of Pian County. District local government information lists five sub-counties and one town council.
LevelNameSource
CountyPian County
Town councilNabilatuk Town Council
Sub-countiesLorengedwat, Lolachat, Natirae, Nabilatuk, Kosike

Population

The 2024 Ugandan census recorded 136,785 residents in Nabilatuk District.

Economy

District local government sources describe livelihoods centred on agro-pastoralism, with communities largely engaged in crop production and livestock keeping.

Education

District sources report 16 government-aided primary schools and three secondary schools, with no tertiary institution listed by the district education department.

Health

District sources list six health facilities, including one Health Centre IV, two Health Centre IIIs, and three Health Centre IIs. UNICEF district materials for Nabilatuk report a similar facility mix and refer to village health teams serving communities.

Culture and language

Nabilatuk District sits within Pian communities in Karamoja. Sources describe the main ethnic group as the Pian, with Ngakarimojong widely used in daily communication.