Kalungu (Uganda)
| Kalungu | |
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  Kalungu Map of Uganda showing the location of Kalungu. | |
| Coordinates: 00°10′05″S 31°45′36″E / 0.16806°S 31.76000°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Kalungu District |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Kalungu is a town in Central Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center in Kalungu District. The district is named after the town.
Location
Kalungu is located approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi), by road, northeast of Masaka, the largest metropolitan center in the sub-region.[1] This location is approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:00 10 05S, 31 45 36E (Latitude:-0.1680; Longitude:31.7600).[3]
Population
As of December 2010, the exact population of Kalungu is not publicly known
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:
- The offices of Kalungu Town Council
- The headquarters of Kalungu District Administration
- Kalungu Central Market
External links
See also
- Kalungu District
- Lake Victoria
- Central Region, Uganda
- Katonga River
- Hospitals in Uganda
References
Coordinates: 00°10′05″S 31°45′36″E / 0.16806°S 31.76000°E
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