| Bulambuli District | |
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| — District — | |
| District location in Uganda | |
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| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Region, Uganda |
| Sub-division | Bugisu sub-region |
| Capital | Bulambuli |
| Population (2002 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 97,300 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | Homepage |
Bulambuli District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The district is named after 'chief town', Bulambuli, where the district headquarters are located.
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Bulambuli District is bordered by Nakapiripirit District to the north, Kapchorwa District to the east, Sironko District to the south and Bukedea District to the west.[1] Bulambuli, the district headquarters, is located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:01 22N, 34 09E.
Bulambuli District was created by Act of the Ugandan Parliament, in 2009, and became operational on 01 July 2010. Prior to that, the district was part of Sironko District. The terrain in the southern part of the district is mountainous and is prone to flash flooding.[2] The northern part of the district, closer to Nakapiripirit District, is more dry and is prone to clean water shortages.[3]
The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at about 97,300. The exact population of the district in December 2010 is not known.
Subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are the two main economic activities in the district. Crops grown include:
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