Kakumiro District

District in Western Region, Uganda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kakumiro District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda.[1][2]

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Kakumiro District
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°47′N 31°20′E
Country Uganda
RegionWestern Region
Sub-regionBunyoro sub-region
CapitalKakumiro
Elevation
1,300 m (4,300 ft)
Population
 (2017 Estimate)
  Total
300,000
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.kakumiro.go.ug
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Location

The districts surrounding Kakumiro District include Hoima District to the north, Kyegegwa District to the north-east, Kiboga District to the east, Mubende District to the south-east, Kyegegwa District to the south, and Kibaale District to the west.[3] The town of Kakumiro, the location of the district headquarters, is approximately 182 kilometres (113 mi), by road, north-west of Kampala, Uganda's capital city.[4] This location is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, south of Hoima, the nearest large town.[5]

Overview

The district was created by the government of Uganda, effective 1 July 2016, when Kibaale District was split into three creating the current districts of Kagadi, Kakumiro and Kibaale.[6]

Population

In July 2017, the population of Kakumiro District was estimated at approximately 300,000 people.[2]

References

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