Kalisizo
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Kalisizo is a town in southern Central Uganda
. It is the leading commercial center in Rakai District
. However, the administrative headquarters of the district are located in Rakai
.
and the border town of Mutukula on Uganda
's border with Tanzania
. Kalisizo is located approximately 34 kilometres (21.1 mi), by road, southwest of Masaka
, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:-00 32 06S, 31 37 21E (Latitude:-0.5350; Longitude:31.6225).
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:...
. It is the leading commercial center in Rakai District
Rakai District
Rakai District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Rakai.-Location:Rakai District borders Lyantonde District to the northwest, Lwengo District to the north, Masaka District to the northeast, Kalangala District to the east, the...
. However, the administrative headquarters of the district are located in Rakai
Rakai
Rakai is a town in Central Uganda. It is the headquarters of Rakai District. The district is named after the town.-Location:Rakai is located approximately , by road, southwest of Masaka, the largest town in the sub-region. This location is approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's...
.
Location
Kalisizo lies on the main highway between MasakaMasaka
Masaka is a town in Central Uganda, lying west of Lake Victoria. It is the chief town of Masaka District. Besides being the headquarters of Masaka District, the town is the regional headquarters and largest metropolitan area in Lyantonde District, Sembabule District, Lwengo District, Bukomansimbi...
and the border town of Mutukula on 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...
's border with Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
. Kalisizo is located approximately 34 kilometres (21.1 mi), by road, southwest of Masaka
Masaka
Masaka is a town in Central Uganda, lying west of Lake Victoria. It is the chief town of Masaka District. Besides being the headquarters of Masaka District, the town is the regional headquarters and largest metropolitan area in Lyantonde District, Sembabule District, Lwengo District, Bukomansimbi...
, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:-00 32 06S, 31 37 21E (Latitude:-0.5350; Longitude:31.6225).
Population
In 2008 the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 31,000. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kalisizo at 32,700.Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits and close to the edges of town include:- Kalisizo Hospital - A 120 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:...
- The offices of Kalisizo Town Council
- Offices of The Rotary Club of Kalisizo - Club Number 59564.
- Christ the King Senior Secondary School
- Kalisizo Central Market
- KG Services - Located near Rakai Health Sciences program, comprises KG Guest House, KG Catering Services, KG Conference Center, KG Tents and KG Disco Services.
Photos
See also
- Rakai DistrictRakai DistrictRakai District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Rakai.-Location:Rakai District borders Lyantonde District to the northwest, Lwengo District to the north, Masaka District to the northeast, Kalangala District to the east, the...
- 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...
- Rakai Health Sciences Program
- Central Region, UgandaCentral Region, UgandaCentral 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:...