Luweero

Luweero
Luweero Municipality
Luweero
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Central Uganda
District Luweero District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 29,500

Luweero (also spelled Luwero) is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Luweero District. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Luweero is located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, on the highway to Masindi. The road is a busy, all-weather tarmac highway.[1] The coordinates of the town are: 00 49 59N, 32 29 58E

Overview

Luweero is one of the three municipalities in Luweero District. The other two (2) municipalities in Luweero District are:

Other urban centers in Luweero district include:

Population

The population of the town of Luweero was estimated at 23,497 during the 2002 national census. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 28,800. [2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Luweero at 29,500.[3]

Landmarks

In Luweero or near the town, there are several landmarks including the following:

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