Kaliro

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Kaliro
Kaliro Municipality
Kaliro
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°53′42″N 33°30′18″E / 0.89500°N 33.50500°E / 0.89500; 33.50500
Country Uganda
Region Eastern Uganda
Sub-region Busoga sub-region
District Kaliro District
Government
 • Mayor Sam Gamutambuli
Elevation 3,540 ft (1,080 m)
Population (2010 Estimate)
 • Total 13,300

Kaliro is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kaliro District and the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.

Location

Kaliro is located approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Iganga, the nearest large town, on an all-weather tarmacked road.[1] This location lies approximately 153 kilometres (95 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The coordinates of the town are:00 53 42N, 33 30 18E (Latitude:0.8950; Longitude:33.5050).[3]

Population

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)estimated the population of the town at 12,300 in 2008.[4] In 2010, UBOS estimates the population to have risen to about 13,300 people.[5]

Administration

Kaliro is led by an elected mayor and elected town council. The current mayor is Sam Gamutambuli.[6]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town or close to its borders include:

  • There are several sites within the vicinity of Kaliro which are of cultural and tourist significance:[7] At the time this reference was written, Kaliro District was still part of Kamuli District. Kaliro District was split off of Kamuli District in 2006.
Zibondo’s Palace

The palace of Ezekieri Tenywa Wako Zibondo IX, Isebantu (King) of Busoga from 15 March 1893 until 18 April 1952 is located less than 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the central business district of the town of Kaliro. Built in 1930, the palace is of impressive architectural design. The late Zibondo is the father of Kyabazinga Henry Wako Muloki, Isebantu of Busoga from 1995 until 2008.

Buguge Historical Site

The site is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Kaliro town, in Saaka Parish, Namwiwa sub-County. The site is believed to have been the settlement of the first Lamogi (Chief) from the Babiito rulers of the Biito Dynasty of Bunyoro. At the site are two graves, located 100 metres (330 ft) apart, said to be of the first Lamogi (Chief) and his escort (Mukama) from the Biito Dynasty of Bunyoro.

  • The offices of Kaliro Town Council
  • The headquarters of Kaliro District Administration
  • Kaliro Central Market - The source of most fresh-produce in the town
  • The National Teachers' College, Kaliro, one of 5 Government teacher training institutions for secondary school teachers.

External links

See also

References

  1. ↑ Map Showing Iganga And Kaliro With Distance Marker
  2. ↑ Road Distance Between Kampala And Kaliro With Map
  3. ↑ Location of Kaliro At Google Maps
  4. ↑ 2008 Estimated Populations of Ugandan Cities and towns
  5. ↑ 2010 Population Estimates of Ugandan Cities And Towns
  6. ↑ Mayor of Kira Town Briefs Kaliro Town Councilors
  7. ↑ Tourist Attractions in Kaliro
Capital: Kaliro
Towns and
villages
Notable
landmarks
  • Zibondo's Palace
  • Buguge Historical Site
Notable people

Coordinates: 0°53′40″N 33°29′58″E / 0.89444°N 33.49944°E / 0.89444; 33.49944

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