18[degrees]C and 35[degrees]C Climate Tropical type Historical sites White rhinoceroses' sanctuary, bird watching, Nakasongola hills Attributes Details of Studied District Representing Agro-ecological Zones Agroecological zone Eastern District Soroti Location 01[degrees]43'N 33[degrees]36'E Geographical location Eastern Uganda Land area ([km.sup.2]) 2,663 Altitude (masl) 1,036-1,127 History District formed in 1962 Major geological formations Granites, mignalites, gneiss, schists and quartzites Major soil types Serere and Amuria catena, Metu complex and
Usuk series Economic activities Subsistence agriculture Rainfall (mm) 1,000-1,500 Rainfall patterns March-June; August-November Dry season December to February Min.