Teso sub-region
Teso sub-region | |
|---|---|
Sub-region | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| Largest town | Soroti |
| Area | |
• Total | 13,030.6 km2 (5,031.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2024 census (preliminary)) | |
• Total | 2,462,344 |
| • Density | 199/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Major | Iteso, Kumam |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Language(s) | Ateso and others |
Teso sub-region (previously known as Teso District) is a sub-region in Eastern Region, Uganda that consists of:
- Amuria District
- Bukedea District
- Kaberamaido District
- Kapelebyong District
- Katakwi District
- Kumi District
- Ngora District
- Serere District
- Soroti District
The sub-region covers an area of 13,030.6 km and is home to an estimated 2.5 million people of Iteso and Kumam ethnicity. home to the Iteso people, known for agriculture (especially citrus), cattle rearing, and distinct culture, encompassing districts like Soroti, Kumi, Amuria, and Katakwi, and facing challenges like past insecurity but showing potential in resources like oil, with strong cultural ties to other Nilotic groups
Politically, Pallisa District does not belong to Teso Sub-region although Iteso tribes populate larger parts of this district.