Butambala District
Encyclopedia
Butambala District is a district
in Central Uganda
. It is one of the new districts in Uganda
created in the 2000's.
to the west and northwest, Mityana District
to the northeast, Mpigi District
to the east and south and Kalungu District
to the southwest. The district headquarters at Gombe
, are located approximately 31 kilometres (19.3 mi), by road, west of the town of Mpigi
, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region. This location is approximately 68 kilometres (42.3 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala
, Uganda's capital and largest city.
The coordinates of the district are:00 12N, 32 06E.
, together with neighboring Gomba District
. Prior to becoming a full-fledged district, Butambala was Butambala County, one of the eighteen (18) counties that constitute the Kingdom of Buganda.
Districts of Uganda
Uganda is divided into 111 districts and one city across four administrative regions. Most districts are named after their main commercial and administrative towns....
in Central Uganda
Central Region, Uganda
Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is one of the new districts in Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
created in the 2000's.
Location
Butambala District is bordered by Gomba DistrictGomba District
Gomba District is a district in Central Uganda.-Location:Gomba District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Mityana District to the northeast and Butambala District to the east. Kalungu District, Bukomansimbi District and Sembabule District lie to the south of Gomba District...
to the west and northwest, Mityana District
Mityana District
Mityana District is a district in Central Uganda. The district was created in 2005, by taking the Mityana and Busujju counties from Mubende District...
to the northeast, Mpigi District
Mpigi District
Mpigi District is a district in Central Uganda. Like other most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mpigi.-Location:...
to the east and south and Kalungu District
Kalungu District
Kalungu District is a district in southern Central Uganda. It is named after the 'chief town' of the district, Kalungu, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
to the southwest. The district headquarters at Gombe
Gombe, Butambala, Uganda
Gombe, Butambala, Uganda, often referred to simply as Gombe is a municipality in Butambala District, Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of the district and the district headquarters are located there....
, are located approximately 31 kilometres (19.3 mi), by road, west of the town of Mpigi
Mpigi
Mpigi is a town in Mawokota County, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda. Mpigi is the municipal, administrative and commercial headquarters of Mpigi District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region. This location is approximately 68 kilometres (42.3 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda's capital and largest city.
The coordinates of the district are:00 12N, 32 06E.
History
Butambala District is one of the newest districts in Uganda. Created by act of parliament, the district became operational on 01 July 2010, having been split off of Mpigi DistrictMpigi District
Mpigi District is a district in Central Uganda. Like other most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mpigi.-Location:...
, together with neighboring Gomba District
Gomba District
Gomba District is a district in Central Uganda.-Location:Gomba District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Mityana District to the northeast and Butambala District to the east. Kalungu District, Bukomansimbi District and Sembabule District lie to the south of Gomba District...
. Prior to becoming a full-fledged district, Butambala was Butambala County, one of the eighteen (18) counties that constitute the Kingdom of Buganda.
Population
In 2002, the population of Butambala District was estimated at about 86,600. In 2010, the district population was estimated at about 98,200.External links
See also
- GombeGombe, Butambala, UgandaGombe, Butambala, Uganda, often referred to simply as Gombe is a municipality in Butambala District, Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of the district and the district headquarters are located there....
- Central Region, UgandaCentral Region, UgandaCentral Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
- Districts of UgandaDistricts of UgandaUganda is divided into 111 districts and one city across four administrative regions. Most districts are named after their main commercial and administrative towns....