Sembabule 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 main municipal, administrative and commercial center of 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:...

 and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

Location

Sembabule is located approximately 48 kilometres (29.8 mi), by road, northwest 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. This location lies approximately 160 kilometres (99.4 mi), by road, 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...

, the capital 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...

 and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of the town are: 00 06 00S, 31 27 36E (Latitude:-0.0800; Longitude:31.4600).

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town to be about 4,000. In 2006, the population of the town was estimated at about 4,320. In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the mid-year population of Sembabule at 4,800.

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:

• The headquarters of 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:...
  
  
• The offices of Sembabule Town Council
• Sembabule Central Market
• Bigo bya Mugenyi - A prehistoric human settlement, dating back to the Iron Age
  Iron Age
  The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
  
  (1200–1000 BC)