Kanoni
| Kanoni | |
|---|---|
  Kanoni | |
| Coordinates: 00°10′30″N 31°54′36″E / 0.17500°N 31.91000°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Gomba District |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2010 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 27,200 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Kanoni is a town in Central Uganda. It is the commercial, administrative and political headquarters of Gomba District.[1]
Location
The town is situated along the Buwama-Buwere-Kanoni-Kabulassoke-Sembabule Road. Its location is approximately 97 kilometres (60 mi), southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] This location is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi), by road, west of Mpigi, the nearest large metropolitan area. [3] The coordinates of Kanoni are:00 00 10 30N, 31 54 36E (Latitude:0.1750; Longitude:31.9100).[4]
Population
The exact population of Kanoni is not known, as of December 2010. However, it is estimated that for a radius of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), from Kanoni, the population totals about 27,200.[5]
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:
- The offices of Kanoni Town Council
- The headquarters of Gomba District Administration
- Kanoni Central Market
- The main campus of Central Buganda University - A private Christian university administered by the Anglican Church of Canada
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Coordinates: 00°10′3″N 31°54′36″E / 0.16750°N 31.91000°E
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