Lyantonde

Lyantonde
Lyantonde
Map of Uganda showing the location of Lyantonde.
Coordinates:
Region Central Uganda
District Lyantonde District
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 8,900
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Lyantonde is a town in southern Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Lyantonde District. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Lyantonde is located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi), by road, west of Masaka, the nearest large city, on the all-weather highway between Masaka and Mbarara.[1] The coordinates of the town are:00 24 25S, 31 09 27E (Latitude: -0.4070; Longitude:31.1575).[2]

Population

In 2002, the national population census estimated the population of the town to be 7,900. [3] In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the mid-year population of Lyantonde at 8,900.[4]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:

External links

See also

References

  1. ^ Distance between Masaka and Lyantonde with Map
  2. ^ Location of Lyantonde At Google Maps
  3. ^ 2002 Population of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  4. ^ Estimated Population of Lyantonde In 2011
Capital: Lyantonde
Counties and
sub-counties
  • Kabula County
Towns and villages
  • Biwolowo
  • Lyantonde
  • Kabula
  • Kyakabubga
  • Lwamatama
Economy
Notable landmarks
  • Lyantonde Hospital
Notable people