Bukomansimbi District Explained

Bukomansimbi District
Settlement Type:District
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Uganda
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Central Uganda
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Bukomansimbi
Area Land Km2:600.2
Population As Of:2012 Estimate
Population Total:154000
Population Density Km2:256.6
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:-0.1667°N 70°W
Elevation M:1200

Bukomansimbi District is a district in Central Uganda. The district is named after its main municipal center, Bukomansimbi, the location of the district headquarters.

Location

Bukomansimbi District is bordered by Gomba District to the north, Kalungu District to the east, Masaka District to the southeast, Lwengo District to the southwest and Sembabule District to the northwest.[1] Bukomansimbi, where the district headquarters are located, lies approximately 26km (16miles), by road, northwest of Masaka, the nearest large city.[2] This location is approximately 150km (90miles), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3] The coordinates of Bukomansimbi District are: 00 10S, 31 39E.

Overview

The district was created by an Act of parliament in 2010. It became functional on 1 July 2010, with its headquarters located at Bukomansimbi Town. It was formerly part of Masaka District, before it was split off as a separate independent district.[4]

Population

In 1991, the national population census estimated the population at about 126,550. Eleven years later, the 2002 census put the population at approximately 139,560. In 2012, the mid-year district population was estimated at 154,000.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. [Districts of uganda|Districts of Uganda]
  2. Web site: Road Distance Between Masaka And Bukomansimbi With Map. Globefed.com. 10 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Map Showing Kampala And Bukomansimbi With Distance Marker. Globefeed.com. 10 May 2014.
  4. Web site: Ali. Mambule. Bukomansimbi Gets Free Treatment. New Vision. 29 July 2010. 10 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140512215720/http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/19/727283. 12 May 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Estimated Population of Bukomansimbi District In 1991, 2002 & 2012. Citypopulation.de. 10 May 2014.