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Tanzanian island in Lake Victoria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ukara is an island in Lake Victoria. Part of Tanzania, it is located 10 km north of Ukerewe Island, in the Ukerewe District, Mwanza Region. It is also known as Bukara.[1]
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  Ukara | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Victoria |
| Coordinates | 1.839207°S 33.048935°E |
| Area | 80 km2 (31 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Tanzania | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 16,000 |
| Pop. density | 200/km2 (500/sq mi) |
The island is notable for its unique indigenous system of labor-intensive mixed farming, using advanced agricultural techniques, and a correspondingly high population density.[2][3]
On 20 September 2018, the MV Nyerere capsized near the island, killing hundreds of people, while plying its route from Ukerewe Island to Ukara Island.
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