Budaka District

Budaka District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°00′N 33°54′E / 1.000°N 33.900°E / 1.000; 33.900
Country Uganda
RegionEastern Uganda
CapitalBudaka
Area
 • Land410.4 km2 (158.5 sq mi)
Elevation
1,080 m (3,540 ft)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total178,900
 • Density435.9/km2 (1,129/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitebudaka.go.ug

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

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]

References

  1. ^ "Road Distance Between Mbale And Budaka With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  2. ^ Districts of Uganda, Statoids, accessed 3 August 2015
  3. ^ Counties of Uganda, Statoids, accessed 3 August 2015
  4. ^ "Estimated Population of Budaka District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  5. ^ Muwanga, David (12 April 2009). "Uganda Clays Opens New Factory". New Vision. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.

External links

  • Kuwait Investors to Build Cement Plant In Budaka, Uganda
  • Kuwait Investors to Construct Cement Factory In Budaka
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