Luuka District
Encyclopedia
Luuka District is a district
in Eastern Uganda
.
in the north, Kaliro District
to the northeast, Iganga District
to the southeast, Mayuge District
to the south, Jinja District
to the southwest and Kamuli District
to the northwest. Luuka
, where the district headquarters are located is approximately 33 kilometres (20.5 mi), by road, northwest of Iganga
, the nearest large town. The coordinates of the district are:00 42N, 33 18E.
Prior to then, the district was Luuka County in Iganga District
. In Kisoga
tradition, Luuka is one of the five traditional principalities of the Kingdom of Busoga
. According to legend, Luuka was founded around 1737 A.D. and became a part of the British protectorate in Busoga in 1896 A.D. Its traditional ruler is known as the Tabingwa.
Districts of Uganda
Uganda is divided into 111 districts and one city across four administrative regions. Most districts are named after their main commercial and administrative towns....
in Eastern Uganda
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
.
Location
Luuka District is bordered by Buyende DistrictBuyende District
Buyende District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after Buyende, the 'chief town' in the district and the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
in the north, Kaliro District
Kaliro District
Kaliro District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It was created out of the eastern part of Kamuli District in 2006, and is now a fully fledged district...
to the northeast, Iganga District
Iganga District
Iganga District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Iganga, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
to the southeast, Mayuge District
Mayuge District
Mayuge District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mayuge, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
to the south, 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:...
to the southwest and Kamuli District
Kamuli District
Kamuli District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Kamuli.-Location:Kamuli District is bordered by Buyende Districtto the north, Luuka District to the east, Jinja District to the south and Kayunga District to the west...
to the northwest. Luuka
Luuka Town
Luuka Town, also known as Luuka Municipality, but often referred to simply as Luuka, is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the principal political, administrative and commercial center of Luuka District.-Location:...
, where the district headquarters are located is approximately 33 kilometres (20.5 mi), by road, northwest of Iganga
Iganga
.Iganga is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Iganga District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, the nearest large town. The coordinates of the district are:00 42N, 33 18E.
Overview
Luuka District was created by Act of Parliament and became functional on 01 July 2010.Prior to then, the district was Luuka County in Iganga District
Iganga District
Iganga District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Iganga, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. In Kisoga
Busoga
Busoga is a traditional Bantu kingdom in present-day Uganda.It is a cultural institution that promotes popular participation and unity among the people of Busoga, through cultural and developmental programs for the improved livelihood of the people of Busoga. It strives for a united people of...
tradition, Luuka is one of the five traditional principalities of the Kingdom of Busoga
Busoga
Busoga is a traditional Bantu kingdom in present-day Uganda.It is a cultural institution that promotes popular participation and unity among the people of Busoga, through cultural and developmental programs for the improved livelihood of the people of Busoga. It strives for a united people of...
. According to legend, Luuka was founded around 1737 A.D. and became a part of the British protectorate in Busoga in 1896 A.D. Its traditional ruler is known as the Tabingwa.