Galilaya
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Galilaya is a town in Kayunga District
Kayunga District
Kayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kayunga.-Location:Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja District to the southeast,...
, Central Region
Central Region, Uganda
Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, 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...
. The town is also known by its correct phonetic spelling, as Galiraya.
Location
Galilaya (Galiraya) is located in extreme northern Kayunga DistrictKayunga District
Kayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kayunga.-Location:Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja District to the southeast,...
, at the northern end of the Kayunga-Galilaya Road. This location is approximately 83 kilometres (51.6 mi), by road, north of Kayunga
Kayunga
Kayunga is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kayunga District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, where the district headquarters are located. The travel distance between Galilaya and 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 city 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...
is approximately 145 kilometres (90.1 mi), by road. The coordinates of Galiraya are:01 22 12N, 32 48 54E (Latitude:1.3700; Longitude:32.8150).
Overview
Galilaya is the location of the headquarters of Galilaya Sub-county, one of the four sub-counties in Bbaale CountyBbaale County
Bbaale County is a county in the Kayunga District in Uganda. It occupies the northern half of the district. It contains four sub-counties:-Sub-Counties:* Bbaale Sub-county* Garilaya Sub-county* Kayonza Sub-county* Kitibwa Sub-county...
, a constituent of Kayunga District
Kayunga District
Kayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kayunga.-Location:Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja District to the southeast,...
. The town is one of of the northern-most urban centers in the Uganda's Central Region
Central Region, Uganda
Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, home to an estimated 6 million inhabitants, according to the 2002 national census. Galilaya lies close to the point where the Victoria Nile enters Lake Kyoga
Lake Kyoga
Lake Kyoga is a large shallow lake complex of Uganda, about in area and at an elevation of 914 m. The Victoria Nile flows through the lake on its way from Lake Victoria to Lake Albert. The main inflow from Lake Victoria is regulated by the Nalubaale Power Station in Jinja. Another source of water...
, to the east of town. Not far from the town center, to the west of town, River Sezibwa also enters Lake Kyoga, after its 150 kilometres (93.2 mi) northward journey.
Landmarks
The landmarks within town or close to its borders include:- The offices of Galilaya Town Council
- Galilaya Central Market
- Galilaya Police Station
- The headquarters of Galilaya Sub-county - One of the four (4) sub-counties that constitute Bbaale CountyBbaale CountyBbaale County is a county in the Kayunga District in Uganda. It occupies the northern half of the district. It contains four sub-counties:-Sub-Counties:* Bbaale Sub-county* Garilaya Sub-county* Kayonza Sub-county* Kitibwa Sub-county...
, in Kayunga DistrictKayunga DistrictKayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kayunga.-Location:Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja District to the southeast,... - Galilaya Health Centre - A health unit 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:...
- The Kayunga-Galilaya Road - The road is all-weather murram. Plans are in the works to tarmac the 83 kilometres (51.6 mi) road.
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See also
- Kayunga DistrictKayunga DistrictKayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kayunga.-Location:Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja District to the southeast,...
- KayungaKayungaKayunga is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kayunga District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
- NtenjeruNtenjeruNtenjeru is a town in Kayunga District in Uganda. It is the location of the headquarters of Ntenjeru County.-Location:Ntenjeru is located in Kayunga District, approximately , by road, north of Kayunga, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters...
- BbaaleBbaaleBbaale is a town in Kayunga District in Uganda. It is the location of the headquarters of Bbaale County. The correct phonetic spelling is with two "b"s and two "a"s, although literature exists in which it is spelled Bale.-Location:...
- River Sezibwa
- Victoria Nile