Kanoni is a town in Central Uganda

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 commercial, administrative and political headquarters of Gomba District

Gomba District

Gomba District is a district in Central Uganda.-Location:Gomba District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Mityana District to the northeast and Butambala District to the east. Kalungu District, Bukomansimbi District and Sembabule District lie to the south of Gomba District...

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Location

The town is situated along the Buwere-Kanoni-Kabulassoke-Sembabule

Sembabule

Sembabule is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Sembabule District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...

 Road. Its location is approximately 97 kilometres (60.3 mi), southwest 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...

, Uganda's capital and largest city. This location is approximately 60 kilometres (37.3 mi), by road, west of Mpigi

Mpigi

Mpigi is a town in Mawokota County, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda. Mpigi is the municipal, administrative and commercial headquarters of Mpigi District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...

, the nearest large metropolitan area.
The coordinates of Kanoni are:00 00 10 30N, 31 54 36E (Latitude:0.1750; Longitude:31.9100).

Population

The exact population of Kanoni is not known, as of December 2010. However, it is estimated that for a radius of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), from Kanoni, the population totals about 27,200.

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:

• The offices of Kanoni Town Council
• The headquarters of Gomba District Administration
  Gomba District
  Gomba District is a district in Central Uganda.-Location:Gomba District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Mityana District to the northeast and Butambala District to the east. Kalungu District, Bukomansimbi District and Sembabule District lie to the south of Gomba District...
  
  
• Kanoni Central Market
• The main campus of Central Buganda University - A private Christian
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   university administered by the Anglican Church of Canada
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External links

• Central Buganda University Internet Portal

See also

• Gomba District
  Gomba District
  Gomba District is a district in Central Uganda.-Location:Gomba District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Mityana District to the northeast and Butambala District to the east. Kalungu District, Bukomansimbi District and Sembabule District lie to the south of Gomba District...
  
  
• Butambala District
  Butambala District
  Butambala District is a district in Central Uganda. It is one of the new districts in Uganda created in the 2000's.-Location:Butambala District is bordered by Gomba District to the west and northwest, Mityana District to the northeast, Mpigi District to the east and south and Kalungu District to...
  
  
• Sembabule District
  Sembabule District
  Sembambule District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Sembabule, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
  
  
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• Central Region, Uganda
  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:...