Pongdwong
Pongdwong is a hill in Laroo, Gulu Municipality, Northern Uganda and has an elevation of 1,071 metres. Pongdwong is situated nearby to the locality Palaro, as well as near Lawieadul.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Gulu Airport and Acholi Inn.
Gulu Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Keitsist, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Gulu Airport is a civilian and military airport in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is a designated entry and exit point in and out of the country. Gulu Airport is situated 3 km west of Pongdwong.
Gulu Hospital
Hospital building
Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Gulu Hospital is a hospital in Gulu, northern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo and Pader. Gulu Hospital is situated 2½ km south of Pongdwong.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gulu and Alokolum.
Gulu
Photo: Micheal Kaluba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gulu is an important city in Northern Uganda. It's the economic centre of the region, has some useful facilities for travellers and a handful of historic attractions.
Alokolum
Village
Alokolum is a town in Gulu District in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is home to a seminary, Alokolum Major Seminary. Alokolum is situated 9 km southwest of Pongdwong.
Pongdwong
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 1,071 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Laroo, Gulu Municipality, Gulu District, Northern Uganda, Uganda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
2.8° or 2° 48′ northLongitude
32.3° or 32° 18′ eastElevation
1,071 metres (3,514 feet)Open location code
6GJJQ8X2+X2GeoNames ID
226747
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