Kagadi

Kagadi
Kagadi
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Western Uganda
Sub-region Bunyoro sub-region
District Kibaale District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 3,871 ft (1,180 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 20,000

Kagadi is a town in Western Uganda. It is the main commercial center in Kibaale District. However, the district headquarters are located in Kibaale, the district's main political and administrative center.

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Location

Kagadi is located in Buyaga County, just west of the Fort Portal-Hoima highway, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) southwest of Hoima, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] Kagadi is also located approximately 262 kilometres (163 mi), by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The coordinates of the town are: 00 57 36N, 30 48 00E (Latitude:0.9600; Longitude:30.8000E).

Population

In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Kagadi at 18,500.[3] The estimated growth rate of the population in Kagadi is estimated at 4.0% annually. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kagadi at 21,600.[4] The table below shows the estimated population trends of Kagadi over the last 10 years. See table below:

Kagadi Population Trends
Year Estimated Population
2002 14,600
2003 15,200
2004 15,800
2005 16,400
2006 17,100
2007 17,800
2008 18,500
2009 19,200%
2010 20,000
2011 20,800
2012 21,600

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits and close to the edges of town include:

  • Kagadi Hospital - A 120 bed public hospital administered by he Uganda Ministry of Health
  • Kagadi Central Market - The largest fresh-produce market in town
  • The Hoima-Fort Portal Highway - The road passes through the eastern suburbs of the town
  • Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio (KKCR) - A community non-profit radio station
  • Kagadi Women Financial Services Limited - A community Savings and Cooperative Microfinance Bank.[5]
  • African Women's University - A university that trains women in community development and rural transformation[6]

External links

See also

References

  1. ^ Road Distance Between Hoima and Kagadi with Map
  2. ^ Road Distance Between Kampala and Kagadi with Map
  3. ^ 2008 Estimated Population of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  4. ^ 2011 Estimated Populations of Major Ugandan Urban Centers
  5. ^ KWFSL Located in Kagadi
  6. ^ About African Women's University
Capital: Kibaale
Counties and
sub-counties
  • Buyaga County
  • Bugangaizi County
  • Buyanja County
Towns and villages
Geography
Economy
Notable landmarks
Education
  • Uganda Women's University
Notable people