Busolwe
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Busolwe is a town in Eastern Uganda
. It is one of the two municipalities in Butaleja District
, the other municipality being Butaleja
, the location of the district headquarters.
, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:00 50 57N, 33 55 37E (Latitude:0.8490; Longitude:33.9270).
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is one of the two municipalities in Butaleja District
Butaleja District
Butaleja District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Its named after its 'chief town', Butaleja, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
, the other municipality being Butaleja
Butaleja
Butaleja is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Butaleja District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, the location of the district headquarters.
Location
Busolwe is located approximately 47 kilometres (29.2 mi), by road, southwest of MbaleMbale
Mbale is a city in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municiplal, administrative and commercial center of Mbale District and the surrounding sub-region. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the town are:00 50 57N, 33 55 37E (Latitude:0.8490; Longitude:33.9270).
Population
The Uganda Bureau of statistics estimates the 2011 mid-year population of Busolwe at 8,500.Landmarks
The landmarks in the town of Busolwe include:- Busolwe Hospital - A 120 bed public hospital, administered by the Uganda Ministry of HealthUganda Ministry of HealthThe Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
- Busolwe Central Market
- The offices of Busolwe Town Council
- Busolwe Public LibraryBusolwe Public LibraryBusolwe Public Library, or the BPL, is a small community library in the village of Busolwe, eastern Uganda. The library aims to improve the overall reading culture in the locality and to serve as an extension for learning beyond the classroom...
- The Lunyole Language Association