Kyotera
Encyclopedia
Location
Kyotera is located approximately 50 kilometres (31.1 mi), by road, south of 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...
, the largest city in the sub-region. This location is approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi), by road, northeast of 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...
, where the district headquarters are located. The coordinates of the town are:00 37 54S, 31 32 36E (Latitude:-0.6315; Longitude:31.5432).
Population
During the 2002 Uganda National Census, Kyotera's population was estimated 8,100.In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the mid-year population of Kyotera at 9,000.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits and close to the edges of the town include:- The offices of Kyotera Town Council
- A branch of Centenary BankCentenary BankCentenary Bank is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the twenty-three licensed commercial banks in the country.-Overview:The bank is a mid-sized financial services provider in Uganda. It is primarily involved in the promotion of development through loans to rural farmers, processors of...
- A branch of Stanbic BankStanbic Bank (Uganda) LimitedStanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:...
- Kyotera Central Market
- The MasakaMasakaMasaka 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...
-Mutukula Road - The road passes through the town in a north to south direction