Kumi Town

Kumi Town
Kumi Municipality
Kumi Town
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Eastern Uganda
Sub-region Teso sub-region
District Kumi District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 3,215 ft (980 m)
Population (2011 Estimates)
 • Total 13,000

Kumi Town, commonly refeered to as Kumi, is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center in Kumi District and is the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Kumi is located approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, northwest of Mbale, on the highway between Mbale and Soroti.[1] The coordinates of the town are: 01 27 39N; 33 56 10E.

Population

The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the town of Kumi at 8,807. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 11,400.[2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kumi Town at approximately 13,000.[3]

Landmarks

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

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See also

References

  1. ^ Distance between Mbale and Kumi with Map
  2. ^ 2002 and 2008 Population Estimates of Kumi Town
  3. ^ 2011 Estimated Populations of Ugandan Cities And Towns

Estern Region, Uganda

Capital: Kumi
Towns and
villages
  • Kumi
Economy
Notable
landmarks
  • Kumi Hospital
Education