Nakaseke
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Nakaseke is a town in Central Uganda
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Nakaseke District
. The district is named after the town.
, the largest city and capital of Uganda
. The road from Kampala to Wobulenzi
(a distance of about 50 kilometres (31.1 mi) is all-weather tarmac. The last 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) are on a gravel-dirt road. The coordinates of the town are:00 43 48N, 32 24 54N (Latitude:0.7300; Longitude:32.4150).
, the biggest ethnic group in Central Uganda
. An estimated 59.2 percent of the Nakaseke community is literate; which is largely limited to local Ganda language. A Primary Teachers' Training College has been built in Nakaseke. Nakaseke Hospital
, a 120-bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
is situated in Nakaseke town. The hospital is connected to other health units by a radio.
According to the 2002 national census, the population of Nakaseke District
was estimated at about 138,000. In 2007, the urban population in the district was estimated at 12% of the district population with a growth rate of 3.3% annually. There are four (4) urban municipalities is Nakaseke District
. These are:
The population of Nakaseke Town was estimated at about 3,000 in 1991. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Nakaseke at 2,200.
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 the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
. The district is named after the town.
Location
Nakaseke is located approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) by road, 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...
, the largest city and capital of 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...
. The road from Kampala to Wobulenzi
Wobulenzi
-Location:Wobulenzi is located approximately , by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, on the highway to Masindi. The road is a busy, all-weather tarmac highway...
(a distance of about 50 kilometres (31.1 mi) is all-weather tarmac. The last 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) are on a gravel-dirt road. The coordinates of the town are:00 43 48N, 32 24 54N (Latitude:0.7300; Longitude:32.4150).
Population
Most of the people in Nakaseke, are BagandaBaganda
The Ganda are an ethnic group native to Buganda, a subnational kingdom within Uganda. Traditionally comprising 52 tribes the Ganda have a rich history and culture...
, the biggest ethnic group 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:...
. An estimated 59.2 percent of the Nakaseke community is literate; which is largely limited to local Ganda language. A Primary Teachers' Training College has been built in Nakaseke. Nakaseke Hospital
Nakaseke Hospital
-Location:Nakaseke Hospital is located in the town of Nakaseke, in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda, in the part of the country known as the Luweero Triangle....
, a 120-bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
Uganda Ministry of Health
The 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:...
is situated in Nakaseke town. The hospital is connected to other health units by a radio.
According to the 2002 national census, the population of Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
was estimated at about 138,000. In 2007, the urban population in the district was estimated at 12% of the district population with a growth rate of 3.3% annually. There are four (4) urban municipalities is Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
. These are:
- Nakaseke Municipality
- Butalangu Municipality
- Semuto MunicipalitySemutoSemuto is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Nakaseke District. Sometimes the town is spelled as Ssemuto.-Location:...
- Ngoma MunicipalityNgomaNgoma, Zambia is the only settlement in the south of Kafue National Park. It is a short way south of Itezhi-Tezhi Dam. Ngoma is the home of the head warden for the south half of the park, and for around 200 game wardens and their families employed by ZAWA...
The population of Nakaseke Town was estimated at about 3,000 in 1991. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Nakaseke at 2,200.
Landmarks
Landmarks in the town of Nakaseke or close to the town limits include:- The headquarters of Naakaseke District AdministrationNakaseke DistrictNakaseke District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
- The offices of Nakaseke Town Council
- Nakaseke Central Market
- Nakaseke HospitalNakaseke Hospital-Location:Nakaseke Hospital is located in the town of Nakaseke, in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda, in the part of the country known as the Luweero Triangle....
- 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:... - Nakaseke Teacher Training College - For the training of primary (elementary) school teachers
- Nakaseke Community Multimedia Center Radio 102.9FM