Mayuge is a town in Eastern Uganda

Eastern Region, Uganda

Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

. It is the 'chief town' of Mayuge District

Mayuge District

Mayuge District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mayuge, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

 and is the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.

Location

Mayuge is located approximately 38 kilometres (23.6 mi), by road, east of the city of Jinja

Jinja, Uganda

Jinja is the largest town in Uganda, Africa. It is the second busiest commercial center in the country, after Kampala, Uganda's capital and only city. Jinja was established in 1907.-Location:...

. The coordinates of the town are:00 19 52N, 33 31 48E (Latitude:0.3310; Longitude:33.5300). Neighboring communities include: Bugadi, Bukanya, Bugoto, Wandegeya, Bemba, Namalege, Musita and Ikulwe.

Overview

Mayuge is a small rural settlement that is in the process of becoming an urban center. The headquarters of Mayuge District

Mayuge District

Mayuge District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mayuge, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

are located here. Mayuge is the only municipality in Mayuge District.

Population

In 2002, the national census estimated Mayuge's population at 8,715. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 10,700. In 2011, UBOS estimated the population of Mayuge at approximately 11,900.

Economic activity

The economic activity in the town revolves mainly around subsistence agriculture, poultry farming and animal husbandry.

External links

• Mayuge District Homepage