Lamwo is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda and the political and administrative center of Lamwo District.

Lamwo lies 66 kilometres (41 mi) northwest of Kitgum, the nearest large town and 468 kilometres (291 mi) north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The approximate coordinates of the town are 03 31 48N, 32 48 00E (Latitude:3.5300; Longitude:32.800).

The following points of interest lie within or near the town limits:

03°31′48″N 32°48′00″E / 3.53000°N 32.80000°E / 3.53000; 32.80000