Oyam, Uganda

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

Geography
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 78 km, 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 (Latitude:2.2350; Longitude:32.3850).

Population
The 2002 national census estimated the town population at 10,600. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) 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 or close to its edges:


 * headquarters of Oyam District Administration
 * offices of Oyam Town Council
 * Oyam central market
 * Kamdini-Lira Highway, immediately south of Oyam's town limits
 * Tochi River'', within walking distance to the west of Oyam
 * Loro market