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Bukedea
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| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Teso sub-region |
| District | Bukedea District |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 36,700 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Bukedea is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Bukedea District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
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Bukedea is situated on the main highway (A-109) between Mbale and Soroti. It is located approximately 79 kilometres (49 mi), by road, southeast of Soroti, the largest city in Teso sub-region. [1] This location lies approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:01 20 51N, 34 02 40E (Latitude:1.3475; Longitude:34.0445).
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of the town of the town at 35,100 in 2010. [3] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Bukedea at 36,700.[4]
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:
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