Population
The population of Moyo District according to the 2002 national census was about 199,900, of whom 48.8% were females and 51.2% were males. In the first decade of the 2000s, Moyo District experienced rapid population growth, primarily from refugees fleeing war in Southern Sudan. As peace has returned to Northern Uganda and to Southern Sudan, the refugee problem and the population pressure on Moyo District have somewhat eased. It is estimated that the population of the district in 2010, was approximately 253,200. See table below:
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