Kiwoko
| Kiwoko | |
|---|---|
  Kiwoko | |
| Coordinates: 00°50′39″N 32°21′47″E / 0.84417°N 32.36306°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Nakaseke District |
| Constituency | Nakaseke North |
| Government | |
| • Member of Parliament | Syda Bbumba |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Kiwoko is a small town in Central Uganda. It is one of the municipalities in Nakaseke District.[1] The municipalities in the district include:
- Kapeeka Municipality
- Kiwoko Municipality
- Nakaseke Municipality
- Ngoma Municipality
- Semuto Municipality
- Wakyaato Municipality
Location
Kiwoko is located approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi), by road, west of Luweero, the largest town in the sub-region.[2] This location lies approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country.[3] The coordinates of the town are:00 50 39N, 32 21 47E (Latitude:0.8490; Longitude:32.3630).
Population
The exact population of Kiwoko is not known at this time.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:
- The offices of Kiwoko Town Council
- Kiwoko Hospital - A 250 bed community hospital, administered by the Church of Uganda.
- Kiwoko Central Market
The Kiwoko Chase
The Kiwoko Chase is an annual event enjoyed by the general populace of this vibrant town. In 2011, ten (10) bazungu (singular: muzungu), (Caucasian in Luganda), participated in the event, the highest number in the event's history. Patrick & Patrick, the towns local traffic enforcement agency, helped maintain security at this event. It is still a mystery how their uniforms remained white the entire time. The participants of the Chase enjoy games and activities that include dancing and numerous skits, the meanings of which are still unknown to international visitors. The event was capped with prize-giving, where all participants received gifts, ranging from dinner plates to mattresses to flashlights and other various paraphernalia. This was followed by roasting of a bull. No one was injured during the event.
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See also
- Nakaseke District
- Kiwoko Hospital
- Luweero Triangle
- Central Region, Uganda
References
Coordinates: 00°50′39″N 32°21′47″E / 0.84417°N 32.36306°E
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