Sironko

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Sironko
Sironko
Map of Uganda showing the location of Sironko.
Coordinates: 01°13′46″N 34°14′53″E / 1.22944°N 34.24806°E / 1.22944; 34.24806
Region Eastern Uganda
Sub-region Bugisu sub-region
District Sironko District
Elevation 1,178 m (3,865 ft)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 14,100
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Sironko is a town in Eastern Uganda. It the largest metropolitan area in Sironko District and is the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.

Location

Sironko is located approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) by road, northeast of the city of Mbale on the highway between Mbale and Moroto.[1] The coordinates of the town are:01 13 46N, 34 14 53E (Latitude:1.2295; Longitude:34.2480).

Overview

The elevation of the town is 3,864 feet (1,178 m) above sea level.

Population

The 2002 national census put the population of the town at about 11,200 and in 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 13,000.[2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the population of Sironko at 14,100.[3]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or near the edges of town include:

External links

See also

References

  1. ↑ Distance between Mbale and Sironko with Map
  2. ↑ Estimated 2002 and 2008 Populations of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  3. ↑ 2011 Estimated Populations of Ugandan Cities And Towns
Capital: Sironko
Counties and
sub-counties
  • Budadiri County
  • Buhugu Sub-county
  • Buteza Sub-county
  • Buyobo Sub-county
  • Bukhulo Sub-county
  • Bumasifwa Sub-county
  • Busulani Sub-county
  • Butandiga Sub-county
  • Buwalasi Sub-county
  • Zesui Sub-county
  • Bulambuli County
  • Bulago Sub-county
  • Bunambutye Sub-county
  • Masira Sub-county
  • Muyembe Sub-county
  • Bukhalu Sub-county
  • Bulegeni Sub-county
  • Bulugunya Sub-county
  • Sisiyi Sub-county
  • Buginyanya Sub-county
Towns and
villages
  • Sironko
  • Mafuni
  • Nakaloke
  • Matufu
  • Budadiri
Geography
Economy
Notable
landmarks
Notable people

Coordinates: 01°13′46″N 34°14′53″E / 1.22944°N 34.24806°E / 1.22944; 34.24806

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