Arua district lies in the North Western Conner of Uganda between latitude 2⁰ 30'N and 3⁰ 50'N and longitude 30⁰ 30'E and 31⁰ 30'E. It is bordered by the districts of Maracha in the North West; Yumbe in the North East; Democratic Republic of Congo in the West; Nebbi district in the South; Zombo district in the South West; and Madi-Okollo District in the East. In total the district covers an area of 2,322.61 Km^2,of which about 87.0% of the districts’ land is arable or suitable for cattle grazing. The distances from the district headquarters to Kampala Uganda’s capital city is 520 kilometers.