Katakwi
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Katakwi is a town in Eastern Uganda
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Katakwi District
and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
, the largest town in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 120 kilometres (74.6 mi), by road, northwest of Mbale
, the nearest large city. The coordinates of the town are:01 54 54N, 33 57 18E (Latitude:1.9150; Longitude:33.9550).
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Katakwi District
Katakwi District
Katakwi District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Katakwi, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
Location
Katakwi located approximately 56 kilometres (34.8 mi), by road, northeast of SorotiSoroti
Soroti is the main municipal, commercial and administrative centre of Soroti District in Eastern Uganda, lying near Lake Kyoga. It is known for the rock formation near the town as well as a variety of Muslim mosques, Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras as well as several churches that meet in various...
, the largest town in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 120 kilometres (74.6 mi), by road, northwest of Mbale
Mbale
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 nearest large city. The coordinates of the town are:01 54 54N, 33 57 18E (Latitude:1.9150; Longitude:33.9550).
Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town at about 5,900. In 2011, it is estimated that the population of the town has increased to 8,400 people.Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:- The headquarters of Katakwi District AdministrationKatakwi DistrictKatakwi District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Katakwi, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- The offices of Katakwi Town Council
- Katakwi Central Market
- Katakwi General Hospital - A 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:...