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Moroto, Northern Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Moroto, Uganda

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
12:33:22 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 16,300
District: Moroto District

📍 Cities Near To Moroto


Find cities, states and countries closest to Moroto in Northern Region, Uganda with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Moroto.

📍 Moroto Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Moroto from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Region
DistrictMoroto District
Total Population16,300
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude2.5345° N
Center Longitude34.6666° E
Elevation1,393 m (4,570 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Northern Region#18 of 22
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abim Abim69 112 60
West (W)
National Flag Of Agago Agago94 152 82
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Alebtong Alebtong99 160 86
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Amudat Amudat45 72 39
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Amuria Amuria79 127 69
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Binyiny Binyiny78 125 68
South (S)
National Flag Of Budadiri Budadiri99 159 86
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Budaka Budaka117 189 102
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bududa Bududa108 173 94
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bukedea Bukedea94 152 82
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bukwa Bukwa88 142 77
South (S)
National Flag Of Bulambuli Bulambuli89 143 77
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Butebo Butebo106 170 92
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Buyende Buyende142 228 123
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chepareria Chepareria93 149 80
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Moroto


States and regions closest to Northern Region (home state of Moroto), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baringo Baringo272 437 236
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County311 500 270
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County193 311 168
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County199 320 173
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Central Equatoria Central Equatoria156 252 136
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region188 303 163
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Equatoria Eastern Equatoria159 256 138
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eastern Region Eastern Region122 196 106
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet229 368 199
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County266 428 231
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Moroto


Countries bordering or closest to Uganda, with aerial distance and compass direction from Moroto's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola1,317 2,120 1,144
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi367 590 318
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic862 1,387 748
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad1,342 2,159 1,165
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,176 1,893 1,022
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo818 1,316 710
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti1,010 1,625 877
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea1,082 1,741 940
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia778 1,253 676
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya400 643 347
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Moroto. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Region, Uganda.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Moroto (You)Northern Region16,300
NapakNorthern Region56.0SW
NakapiripiritNorthern Region69.9S
AmudatNorthern Region15,00072.2SSE
KotidoNorthern Region75,70077.3NW
KatakwiEastern Region105.7SW
LokicharTurkana County12,676110.7E
AbimNorthern Region24,400111.6W
KaabongNorthern Region120.2NNW
LodwarTurkana County82,970122.1ENE
BinyinyEastern Region125.2S

🏆 Northern Region City Rankings

How does Moroto rank within Northern Region? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Moroto appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Gulu177,400
Lira119,323
Kotido75,700
Arua72,400
Apac67,700
Koboko64,500
Kitgum56,891
Yumbe47,600
Nebbi41,400
Paidha37,500

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Soroti Airport
IATA: SRT
147 km (91 mi) from Moroto
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Northern Region Cities
Moroto ranks #18 of 22 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Moroto? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Moroto Sits on the Map

Moroto sits inside Northern Region, Uganda and ranks #18 of 22 cities in Northern Region by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Moroto to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Moroto outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Moroto and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Moroto against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Moroto: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Moroto and the countries closest to Moroto by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Uganda. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Moroto, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Moroto at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Moroto

If you're stringing together stops in Northern Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Moroto — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Moroto MapView the Moroto map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Moroto Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Northern Region OverviewExplore the Northern Region state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Uganda Country DataGet complete Uganda data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Moroto

Which cities are closest to Moroto?

See the Cities Near To Moroto table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Northern Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Moroto to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Moroto and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Moroto map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Moroto will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Moroto to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Moroto?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Moroto. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Northern Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Moroto compare in size to the cities near it?

Moroto ranks #18 of 22 cities in Northern Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Moroto?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Moroto is Soroti Airport (SRT), about 147 km (91 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.