Bugiri

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Bugiri
Bugiri
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°33′48″N 33°45′07″E / 0.56333°N 33.75194°E / 0.56333; 33.75194
Country Uganda
Region Eastern Uganda
Sub-region Busoga sub-region
District Bugiri District
Elevation 3,540 ft (1,080 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 25,900

Bugiri is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Bugiri District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

Location

Bugiri is located approximately 77 kilometres (48 mi), by road, east of Jinja, on the highway between Jinja, the largest city in Busoga sub-region, and Tororo.[1] This location lies approximately 166 kilometres (103 mi), by road, east of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in the country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:00 33 48N, 33 45 07E (Latitude:0.5633; Longitude:33.7520).[3]

Overview

Bugiri is a rapidly growing metropolitan area in Eastern Uganda. Lying on the main highway between Uganda's capital, Kampala, and the border towns of Malaba and Busia, Bugiri experiences a lot of automotive traffic carrying both passengers and goods, not only to Uganda but to Rwanda, Burundi and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unfortunately the town is also known for its booming sex-trade, particularly in its suburb called Naluwerere.[4][5]

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town at 17,046. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 24,800.[6] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Bugiri at 25,900.[7]

Landmarks

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

  • A blanch of Posta Uganda
  • Computer Doctor Uganda, The number one e-resource centre in Town, Just opposite posta Uganda
  • The headquarters of Bugiri District
  • The offices of Bugiri Town Council
  • A branch of Centenary Bank
  • A branch of Equity Bank
  • A branch of Finance Trust Bank
  • A branch of Pride Microfinance Limited
  • Executive Hotel Bugiri - A private hospitality establishment
  • Bugiri Hospital - A 100 bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
  • Bugiri Central Market

External links

See also

References

  1. ↑ Road Distance Between Jinja And Bugiri With Map
  2. ↑ Map Showing Kampala And Bugiri With Distance Marker
  3. ↑ Location Of Bugiri At Google Maps
  4. ↑ Man Abandons Woman In Room
  5. ↑ Cabinet Minister Decries Immorality in Bugiri
  6. ↑ 2002 and 2010 Estimated Populations of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  7. ↑ Estimated Population of Buggiri In 2011
Capital: Bugiri
Towns and
villages
Geography
Economy
Notable
landmarks
  • Bugiri Hospital
Notable people

Coordinates: 00°33′48″N 33°45′07″E / 0.56333°N 33.75194°E / 0.56333; 33.75194

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