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| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Buikwe District |
| County | Buikwe County |
| Constituency | Buikwe North |
| Government | |
| • Member of Parliament | Kakoba Onyango |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 64,900 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Njeru is a town in Buikwe District, Central Uganda. It is the largest town in the district.
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Njeru is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Buikwe, where the district headquarters are located.[1] This location is about 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) west of downtown Jinja.[2] The town is located across River Nile from the city of Jinja and is functionally a suburb of that city.
There are several industries and businesses located in Njeru that provide employment to a significant number of people and contribute significantly to the economy of Uganda. These include but are not limited to:
The population of Njeru, according to the 2002 national census was 51,236. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 59,900.[4] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Njeru at 64,900.[5]
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