Buwenge
Encyclopedia
Buwenge is a town in Jinja District
in Eastern Uganda
. The headquarters of Jinja District
will be relocated to Buwenge when Jinja
attains city
status in 2011.
and Kamuli
. It is bordered by Luzinga to the northeast, Butamira to the southeast, Mabira to the south, Mawoto to the west and Kiroro to the north. The town is located approximately 30 kilometres (18.6 mi), by road, north of Jinja, the largest city in Busoga sub-region
. This location lies approximately 96 kilometres (59.7 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala
, the capital of Uganda
, and the largest city in the country. The coordinates of the town are:00 39 00N, 33 10 16E (Latitude:0.6500; Longitude:33.1710).
Jinja District
Jinja District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal and commercial center, Jinja.-Location:...
in Eastern Uganda
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. The headquarters of Jinja District
Jinja District
Jinja District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal and commercial center, Jinja.-Location:...
will be relocated to Buwenge when Jinja
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja is the largest town in Uganda, Africa. It is the second busiest commercial center in the country, after Kampala, Uganda's capital and only city. Jinja was established in 1907.-Location:...
attains city
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
status in 2011.
Location
Buwenge is situated on the main highway between JinjaJinja, Uganda
Jinja is the largest town in Uganda, Africa. It is the second busiest commercial center in the country, after Kampala, Uganda's capital and only city. Jinja was established in 1907.-Location:...
and Kamuli
Kamuli
Kamuli is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kamuli District, and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
. It is bordered by Luzinga to the northeast, Butamira to the southeast, Mabira to the south, Mawoto to the west and Kiroro to the north. The town is located approximately 30 kilometres (18.6 mi), by road, north of Jinja, the largest city in Busoga sub-region
Busoga sub-region
Busoga sub-region is a region in Eastern Uganda that consists of the following districts:* Bugiri District* Buyende District* Iganga District* Jinja District* Kaliro District* Kamuli District* Luuka District* Mayuge District* Namayingo District...
. This location lies approximately 96 kilometres (59.7 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
, and the largest city in the country. The coordinates of the town are:00 39 00N, 33 10 16E (Latitude:0.6500; Longitude:33.1710).
Population
In 2002, the national census estimated the population of the town at about 14,500. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Buwenge at approximately 17,800. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Buwenge at 18,200.Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:- The headquarters of Jinja District AdministrationJinja DistrictJinja District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal and commercial center, Jinja.-Location:...
- The offices of Buwenge Town Council
- A branch of Pride Microfinance LimitedPride Microfinance LimitedPride Microfinance Limited , is a Microfinance Deposit-taking Institution in Uganda.-Location:The headquarters of PML are located in Metropole House, on Entebbe Road, in the central business district of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
- Buwenge General Hospital - A 200 bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of HealthUganda Ministry of HealthThe Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
(Under construction) - Buwenge Central Market
- The JinjaJinja, UgandaJinja is the largest town in Uganda, Africa. It is the second busiest commercial center in the country, after Kampala, Uganda's capital and only city. Jinja was established in 1907.-Location:...
-KamuliKamuliKamuli is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kamuli District, and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
Highway - The highway passes through the middle of town in a north to south direction.
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See also
- Jinja DistrictJinja DistrictJinja District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal and commercial center, Jinja.-Location:...
- Busoga sub-regionBusoga sub-regionBusoga sub-region is a region in Eastern Uganda that consists of the following districts:* Bugiri District* Buyende District* Iganga District* Jinja District* Kaliro District* Kamuli District* Luuka District* Mayuge District* Namayingo District...
- Eastern Region, UgandaEastern Region, UgandaEastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
- Hospitals in UgandaHospitals in UgandaThe largest state-owned hospital in Uganda is Mulago Hospital, built in Kampala 1962, with around 1,500 beds. Once it had an excellent medical school, with visitors from around the world to learn about tropical diseases. During the Amin administration, the hospital deteriorated along with the rest...