Mutukula, Uganda
| Mutukula | |
|---|---|
  Mutukula Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 01°00′00″S 31°25′00″E / 1.00000°S 31.41667°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Rakai District |
| Elevation | 3,900 ft (1,190 m) |
| Population (2009 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
Mutukula is a town in the Central Region of Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community.
Location
Mutukula is located in extreme southern Rakai District, at the International border between Uganda and Tanzania. The town lies approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi), by road, southwest of Masaka, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 211 kilometres (131 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:1°00'00.0"S, 31°25'00.0"E (Latitude:-1.0000; Longitude:31.4167).[3]
Overview
The town of Mutukula is a border town between Uganda and Tanzania. At an altitude of 1,190 metres (3,900 ft), above sea level, Mutukula is an important border post and major crossing point, for both human and commercial traffic.[4]
Population
As of July 2009, the population of Mutukula, Uganda was estimated at about 15, 000 people.[5]
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of the town:
- The offices of Mutukula Town Council
- Mutukula Airport - A military and civilian airport, located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of town
- Mutukula Prison - A medium security correctional facility
- Mutukula Central Market
- The International border between Uganda and Tanzania
- A branch of DFCU Bank
- A branch of Stanbic Bank Uganda
See also
References
- ↑ "Road Distance Between Masaka And Mutukula With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "Interactive Map Showing Kampala And Mutukula With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ Google. "Location of Mutukula, Uganda At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ Mutebi, Brian (1 August 2014). "Mutukula: Where Residents Live In Two Countries". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ UN Human Settlements Program, . "Tanzania/Uganda: Border Town Water Project Kicks Off". UN Habitat. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
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