Bugiri
| Bugiri | |
|---|---|
  Bugiri Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°34′10″N 33°44′55″E / 0.56944°N 33.74861°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Busoga sub-region |
| District | Bugiri District |
| Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,080 m) |
| Population (2014 Census) | |
| • Total | 29,013[1] |
Bugiri is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Bugiri District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
Location
Bugiri is located approximately 77 kilometres (48 mi), by road, east of Jinja, on the highway between Jinja, the largest city in Busoga sub-region, and Tororo.[2] This location lies approximately 166 kilometres (103 mi), by road, east of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in the country.[3] The coordinates of the town are:0°34'10.0"N, 33°44'55.0"E (Latitude:0.569450; Longitude:33.748600).[4]
Overview
Bugiri is a rapidly growing metropolitan area in Eastern Uganda. Lying on the main highway between Uganda's capital, Kampala, and the border towns of Malaba and Busia, Bugiri experiences a lot of automotive traffic carrying both passengers and goods, not only to Uganda but to Rwanda, Burundi and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unfortunately the town is also known for its booming sex-trade, particularly in its suburb called Naluwerere.[5][6]
Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town at about 17,050. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 24,800. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Bugiri at 25,900.[7] In 2014, the national population census put the population of Bugiri at 29,013. [1]
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or near its borders:
- A branch of Posta Uganda
- Computer Doctor Uganda - An e-resource centre in town. Located opposite Posta Uganda
- The headquarters of Bugiri District Administration
- The offices of Bugiri Town Council
- A branch of Centenary Bank
- A branch of Equity Bank
- A branch of Finance Trust Bank
- A branch of Pride Microfinance Limited
- Executive Hotel Bugiri - A private hospitality establishment
- Bugiri Hospital - A 100 bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
- Bugiri Central Market
- The Jinja-Malaba Road - The road passes through the town in a general west to east direction.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 UBOS, . (27 August 2014). "The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants". Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ "Road Distance Between Jinja And Bugiri With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Map Showing Kampala And Bugiri With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ Google, . "Location of Bugiri At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ Kakamwa, Charles (29 January 2007). "Minister Explains Cause of Immorality". New Vision. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ Walukamba, Aldon (11 January 2014). "Bugiri Sex Workers Change Survival Tactics". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ UBOS, . "Estimated Population of Bugiri In 2002, 2010 & 2011" (PDF). Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Retrieved 30 May 2014.
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