Semuto

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Semuto
Semuto
Map of Uganda showing the location of Semuto
Coordinates: 00°37′19″N 32°19′41″E / 0.62194°N 32.32806°E / 0.62194; 32.32806
Country  Uganda
Region Central Uganda
District Nakaseke District
Constituency Nakaseke South
Government
 • Member of Parliament Edward W. Sempala Mbuga
Elevation 1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Semuto is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Nakaseke District. Sometimes the town is spelled as Ssemuto.

Location

Semuto is located approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi), by road, northwest of Matugga on the Matugga-Kapeeka Road.[1] This location is approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The coordinates of the town are:00 37 19N, 32 19 41E (Latitude:0.6220; Longitude:32.3280).

Overview

The Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a 42 kilometres (26 mi) road that links Matugga in Wakiso District to Kapeeka in Nakaseke District. The road goes through Gombe in Wakiso District and Semuto. The road will be upgraded from gravel to bitumen at an estimated cost of US$20 million. 65% of the funding will be provided by the Government of Uganda, while 35% will be provided by the Nordic Development Fund. The work will be carried out by China Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO). COWI, a Danish Consultancy firm will supervise the work. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2011.[3]

Population

The exact population of Semuto is not known at this time.

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:

  • The offices of Semuto Town Council
  • The Matugga-Kapeeka Road - The road goes through the middle of town
  • Semuto Central Market - The largest fresh-produce market in Semuto.
  • Semuto Health Center IV - A health facility administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
  • Semuto Church of Uganda - A place of worship belonging to the Church of Uganda

External links

See also

References

  1. ↑ Road Distance between Matugga and Semuto with Map
  2. ↑ Map Showing Distance Between Kampala and Semuto
  3. ↑ About the Matugga-Kapeeka Road
Capital: Nakaseke
Counties and
sub-counties
  • Nakaseke County
  • Kapeeka Sub-county
  • Ngoma Sub-county
  • Kinyogoga Sub-county
  • Wakyaato Sub-county
  • Nakaseke Sub-county
  • Kaasangombe Sub-county
  • Semuto Sub-county
  • Kikamulo Sub-county
Towns and
villages
Notable
landmarks
Education
  • Oliver Tambo School of Leadership
  • Nakaseke Teacher Training College
Notable people

Coordinates: 00°37′19″N 32°19′41″E / 0.62194°N 32.32806°E / 0.62194; 32.32806

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