Koch-Goma
# Koch-Goma

Koch-Goma, also Koch Goma, is a human settlement in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.

## Location

The town lies in Nwoya District, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) by road, east of Nwoya Town, where the district headquarters are located.

Koch-Goma is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda, along a new asphalt-topped road.

The geographical coordinates of Koch-Goma are: 2°36'16.0"N, 32°10'25.0"E (Latitude:2.604444; Longitude:32.173611). Koch-Goma sits at an average elevation of 997 metres (3,271 ft), above sea level.

## Overview

In July 2019, Koch-Goma was reported to be the fastest-growing settlement in Nwoya District, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. It is a nascent urban centre which is also the headquarters of Koch-Goma sub-county.

## Population

Th national census and household population survey enumerated the population of Koch-Goma at 15,000 people.

## Education

The available schools in the community range from nursery schools, elementary school and secondary schools. The schools range from private, community and government schools. They include (a) Koch-Goma Central Primary School (b) Coo-Rom Primary School (c) Kalang Primary School (d) Ter-Okono Community School and (e) Koch-Goma Senior Secondary School, among others.

## Energy

As of July 2019, Koch-Goma was not yet connected to Uganda's national electricity grid. Those with electric connections use private solar energy installations.

## Agriculture

The soils around Koch-Goma are very fertile. Crops supported include cotton, cassava and sim sim. The sub-county is a leading supplier of sim sim in Uganda.

