Masindi
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Masindi is a town in Western Uganda
, which lies on the road from Kampala
to the Murchison Falls National Park
. It is the 'chief town' of the Masindi District
and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town, as is the case in many Uganda
n districts.
, Uganda's capital and largest city, on an all-weather tarmac highway. The coordinates of the town are: 01 41 01N, 31 43 20E (Latitude: 1.6835; Longitude:31.7222).
.
, Masindi was visited by Samuel Baker
, a British explorer and anti-slavery campaigner, from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873. The Baker expedition was forced to withdraw because of the hostility of the Omukama Kabaléga, the King of Bunyoro at the time.
Western Region, Uganda
Western Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, which lies on the road from 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...
to the Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is a national park in Uganda. The park lies in north western Uganda, spreading inland from the shore of Lake Albert around the Victoria Nile. It is named for the Murchison Falls waterfall, itself named for a president of the Royal Geographical Society...
. It is the 'chief town' of the Masindi District
Masindi District
Masindi District is a district in Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Masindi, the location of the district headquarters. The region of the country in which the district is located is comparatively dry, but is fertile enough to support a...
and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town, as is the case in many 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...
n districts.
Location
Masindi is located approximately 215 kilometres (133.6 mi) northwest of KampalaKampala
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, on an all-weather tarmac highway. The coordinates of the town are: 01 41 01N, 31 43 20E (Latitude: 1.6835; Longitude:31.7222).
Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of Masindi to be 28,300. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 38,600 in 2008. In 2011, UBOS estimated the population of Masindi at 45,400. , Masindi is the largest town by population, in Bunyoro sub-regionBunyoro sub-region
Bunyoro sub-region is a region in Eastern Uganda that consists of the following districts:* Buliisa District* Hoima District* Kibaale District* Kiryandongo District* Masindi District...
.
History
As capital of BunyoroBunyoro
Bunyoro is a kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in East Africa from the 16th to the 19th century. It is ruled by the Omukama of Bunyoro...
, Masindi was visited by Samuel Baker
Samuel Baker
Sir Samuel White Baker, KCB, FRS, FRGS was a British explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer and abolitionist. He also held the titles of Pasha and Major-General in the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. He served as the Governor-General of the Equatorial Nile Basin between Apr....
, a British explorer and anti-slavery campaigner, from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873. The Baker expedition was forced to withdraw because of the hostility of the Omukama Kabaléga, the King of Bunyoro at the time.
Points of Interest
The points of interest within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:- The headquarters of Masindi District AdministrationMasindi DistrictMasindi District is a district in Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Masindi, the location of the district headquarters. The region of the country in which the district is located is comparatively dry, but is fertile enough to support a...
- The offices of Masindi Town Council
- Masindi HotelMasindi HotelMasindi Hotel is a hotel in Masindi, the district headquarters of Masindi District, in western Uganda.-Location:The hotel is located in the town of Masindi, approximately northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, on an all-weather tarmac highway...
- Built in 1923, it is the oldest hotel in Uganda - Masindi Hospital - A 200 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:...
- A branch of Barclays BankBarclays Bank (Uganda)Barclays Bank Limited, commonly known as Barclays Bank , is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the twenty-three commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:...
- A branch of Centenary BankCentenary BankCentenary Bank is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the twenty-three licensed commercial banks in the country.-Overview:The bank is a mid-sized financial services provider in Uganda. It is primarily involved in the promotion of development through loans to rural farmers, processors of...
- A branch of Stanbic BankStanbic Bank (Uganda) LimitedStanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:...
- A branch of the National Social Security FundNational Social Security Fund (Uganda)The National Social Security Fund is a semi-government agency responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment and distribution of retirement funds from employees of the private sector in Uganda, who are not covered by the Government Retirement Scheme...
- The main campus of the Kigumba Institute of Petroleum Studies, located 44 kilometres (27.3 mi), northeast of Masindi.
- Kinyara Sugar WorksKinyara Sugar WorksKinyara Sugar Works, whose complete name is Kinyara Sugar Works Limited is a sugar manufacturer in Uganda.-Location:The main factories of the company are located in the town of Kinyara, in Masindi District, Western Uganda. Kinyara lies approximately , by road, west of Masindi, the nearest large town...
- One of three major manufacturers of refined sugar in Uganda, located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi), west of Masindi. - Masindi AirportMasindi Airport-Location:Masindi Airport is located in a suburrb called Kyema, in the town of Masindi, Masindi District, Bunyoro sub-region, in Western Uganda. Its location is approximately , by air, northwest of Entebbe International Airport, the country’s largest civilian and military airport.This location lies...
- ICAO Code:HUMI; IATA Code: KCU. A public airport, administered by the Uganda Civil Aviation AuthorityCivil Aviation Authority of UgandaThe Civil Aviation Authority was created by an Act of Parliament in 1994 as a state agency of the Ministry of Transport, Housing and Communication...
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See also
- Masindi DistrictMasindi DistrictMasindi District is a district in Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Masindi, the location of the district headquarters. The region of the country in which the district is located is comparatively dry, but is fertile enough to support a...
- Bunyoro KingdomBunyoroBunyoro is a kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in East Africa from the 16th to the 19th century. It is ruled by the Omukama of Bunyoro...
- Bunyoro sub-regionBunyoro sub-regionBunyoro sub-region is a region in Eastern Uganda that consists of the following districts:* Buliisa District* Hoima District* Kibaale District* Kiryandongo District* Masindi District...
- Western Region, UgandaWestern Region, UgandaWestern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
- Murchison Falls National ParkMurchison Falls National ParkMurchison Falls National Park is a national park in Uganda. The park lies in north western Uganda, spreading inland from the shore of Lake Albert around the Victoria Nile. It is named for the Murchison Falls waterfall, itself named for a president of the Royal Geographical Society...