Busia District

Busia District is a district in the Eastern region of Uganda.

Busia District
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°23′N 34°00′E
CountryUganda
RegionEastern Region of Uganda
CapitalBusia
Area
  Land730.9 km2 (282.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
  Total297,600
  Density407.2/km2 (1,055/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.busia.go.ug

Location

Busia District borders Tororo District to the north, Busia County, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Namayingo District to the south-west, and Bugiri District to the west. Busia, Uganda, the site of the district headquarters, is approximately 35 km (22 mi) by road south of Tororo, the nearest large town.[1]

Population

During the 1991 national population census, the population in the district was estimated at 163,600. In 2002, the national census estimated the population at 225,000. In 2012, the mid-year population of was estimated at 297,600.[2]

Notable people

Notable people from Busia District include:

Points of interest

The following points of interest are in the district:

  • Majanji landing site on Lake Victoria for fish, which is one of the main foods in the district.
  • Busitema Forest is roughly 25 km2 (10 sq mi); it is bisected by the main highway between Uganda and Kenya in Busia.

See also

References

  1. "Road Distance Between Tororo And Busia With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  2. "Estimated Population of Busia District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulaton.de. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
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