| Galilaya | |
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| Nickname(s): Galiraya | |
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Galilaya
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| Region | Central Region |
| District | Kayunga District |
| County | Bbaale County |
| Sub-county | Galilaya Sub-county |
| Elevation | 1,040 m (3,412 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Galilaya is a town in Kayunga District, Central Region, Uganda. The town is also known by its correct phonetic spelling, as Galiraya.
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Galilaya (Galiraya) is located in extreme northern Kayunga District, at the northern end of the Kayunga-Galilaya Road. This location is approximately 83 kilometres (52 mi), by road, north of Kayunga, where the district headquarters are located.[1] The travel distance between Galilaya and Kampala, the capital city of Uganda is approximately 145 kilometres (90 mi), by road.[2] The coordinates of Galiraya are:01 22 12N, 32 48 54E (Latitude:1.3700; Longitude:32.8150).
Galilaya is the location of the headquarters of Galilaya Sub-county, one of the four sub-counties in Bbaale County, a constituent of Kayunga District. The town is one of of the northern-most urban centers in the Uganda's Central Region, home to an estimated 6 million inhabitants, according to the 2002 national census. Galilaya lies close to the point where the Victoria Nile enters Lake Kyoga, to the east of town. Not far from the town center, to the west of town, River Sezibwa also enters Lake Kyoga, after its 150 kilometres (93 mi) northward journey.
The exact population of Galilaya is not known as of March 2011.
The landmarks within town or close to its borders include:
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