Nakifuma Explained

Official Name:Nakifuma
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map Caption:Map of Uganda showing the location of Nakifuma.
Pushpin Map:Uganda
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Uganda
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Central Uganda
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mukono District
Leader Title:Chairman LC 1
Leader Name:NSUBUGA MOSES
Population As Of:2011 Estimate
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:0.5408°N 32.79°W
Elevation M:1160

Nakifuma is a town in the Central Region of Uganda.

Location

Nakifuma lies in Nakifuma sub-county, Kyaggwe County, in Mukono District. The town is located on the main highway from Kampala, through Gayaza, Kalagi and on to Kayunga. This location lies approximately 26km (16miles), by road, northeast of Mukono, where the district headquarters are located.[1] and approximately 46km (29miles), by road, northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The road leading in and out of Nakifuma is an all-weather tarmac highway. The coordinates of Nakifuma are:0°32'27.0"N, 32°47'24.0"E (Latitude:0.5408; Longitude:32.7900).[3]

Overview

Nakifuma is the location of the headquarters of Nakifuma sub-county, one of the two sub-counties in Mukono District. The other sub-county in the district is Mukono sub-county, where the town of Mukono is located. Nakifuma Central market is the largest fresh-food market in the town.

Population

The exact population of Nakifuma s not known as of May 2011.

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within town or close to its borders:

External links

0.5408°N 32.79°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interactive Map Showing Mukono And Nakifuma With Route Marker. 21 January 2015. Globefeed.com.
  2. Web site: Road Distance Between Kampala And Nakifuma With Interactive Map. 21 January 2015. Globefeed.com.
  3. Web site: Location of Nakifuma At Google Maps. 21 January 2015 . Google Maps.