Budaka District

Budaka District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Budaka serves as the district headquarters.

Budaka District
District
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°00′N 33°54′E
Country	Uganda
Region	Eastern Uganda
Capital	Budaka
Area
• Land	410.4 km2 (158.5 sq mi)
Elevation	1,080 m (3,540 ft)
Population  (2012 Estimate)
• Total	178,900
• Density	435.9/km2 (1,129/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Website	budaka.go.ug

Location

Budaka district is bordered by Pallisa District to the north, Mbale District to the east, Butaleja District to the south, and Kibuku District to the west. The town of Budaka is approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) west of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region.^[1]

Overview

The district consists of Budaka County and Iki-Iki County.^[2][3]

Population

In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of the district at 100,300. The 2002 national census estimated the population at 136,500, with an annual population growth rate of 2.8 percent. In 2012, the population was estimated at 178,900.^[4]

Economic activities

In 2009, Uganda Clays Limited opened a tile and brick manufacturing plant at Kamonkoli. The factory employs over 200 people.^[5]