Buliisa

Buliisa
Buliisa
Map of Uganda showing the location of Buliisa.
Coordinates:
District Buliisa District
Elevation 600 m (1,969 ft)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 28,100
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Buliisa is a town in Western Uganda. It is the 'main town' of Buliisa District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Buliisa is located approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, northwest of Masindi, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the town are: 02 10 30N, 31 24 00E (Latitude:2.1750; Longitude:31.4000).

Overview

Buliisa is a town on the northeastern shores of Lake Albert. The town has gained prominence during the 2000s because of the large hydrocarbon deposits which have been discovered underground in the district and elsewhere in the Bunyoro sub-region.[2][3]

Population

In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Buliisa at 26,100.[4] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Buliisa at 28,100.[5]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or near the edges of town include:[6]

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See also

References

  1. ^ Road Distance between Masindi and Buliisa with Map
  2. ^ Massive Oil Reserves Discovered in Bunyoro
  3. ^ Uganda Prepares to Harvest Its Oil Wealth
  4. ^ 2008 Population Estimates of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  5. ^ Estimated Population of Buliisa In 2011
  6. ^ Infrastructure In Buliisa Town
Capital: Buliisa
Counties and
sub-counties
Buliisa County
Towns and
villages
  • Buliisa
Economy