[2][3] From the district's inception, the location of its headquarters had been a contentious issue.

[4] In February 2007, one group of elected officials from the district led by the former Hon.Min Alex Onzima asked a court to block the location of the new district headquarters in an opposing location.

[5][6] After nearly five years of disagreement, Terego County opted to return to Arua District and Maracha County went on to form the new district on its own.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is west of Maracha District.

[1] Crops raised include: In addition to crops, the following animals are reared for food at home and for sale in the towns: African goats, bees for honey, Boer goats, chicken for eggs and meat, fish, and pigs.