The Lango people are an ethnic group in north-central Uganda, reportedly belonging to the Ateker peoples. They live in a region that covers the area formerly known as the Lango District until 1974, when it was split into the districts of Apac and Lira, and subsequently into several additional districts. The current Lango region now includes the districts of Amolatar, Alebtong, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Oyam, Otuke, and Kwania.
thumb|A Lango woman suckling twins
The Lango speak the Lango language, an Eastern Sudanic language. Although the language is classified as related to the Luo languages, several authors have rejected ethnic ties of the Lango to Luo peoples.
On 27th to 29th November 2024, the Lango participated in a reunion with other Ateker peoples. The government of Uganda hosted this event.
Early history
thumb|A Lango chief with an elaborate headdress. Photo published in 1902.
thumb|Lango house
The Lango oral tradition states that they were part of the "Lango race" during the migration period. This group later split into several distinct groups before entering Uganda
Hutchinson (1902) states: