Semuto
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Semuto is a town in Central Uganda
. It is one of the urban centers in Nakaseke District
. Sometimes the town is spelled as Ssemuto.
on the Matugga-Kapeeka Road
. This location is approximately 55 kilometres (34.2 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala
, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the town are:00 37 19N, 32 19 41E (Latitude:0.6220; Longitude:32.3280).
is a 42 kilometres (26.1 mi) road that links Matugga
in Wakiso District
to Kapeeka
in Nakaseke District
. The road goes through Gombe
in Wakiso District
and Semuto. The road will be upgraded from gravel to bitumen at an estimated cost of US$20 million. 65% of the funding will be provided by the Government of Uganda, while 35% will be provided by the Nordic Development Fund
. The work will be carried out by China Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO). COWI, a Danish Consultancy firm will supervise the work. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2011.
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 urban centers in 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:...
. Sometimes the town is spelled as Ssemuto.
Location
Semuto is located approximately 36 kilometres (22.4 mi), by road, northwest of MatuggaMatugga
Matugga is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District. The correct phonetic spelling of the town is with two "g"s.-Location:...
on the Matugga-Kapeeka Road
Matugga-Kapeeka Road
Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a road in central Uganda, connecting the towns of Matugga in Wakiso District and Kapeeka in Nakaseke District.-Location:The Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a road that links Matugga in Wakiso District to Kapeeka in Nakaseke District...
. This location is approximately 55 kilometres (34.2 mi), by road, northwest 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 town are:00 37 19N, 32 19 41E (Latitude:0.6220; Longitude:32.3280).
Overview
The Matugga-Kapeeka RoadMatugga-Kapeeka Road
Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a road in central Uganda, connecting the towns of Matugga in Wakiso District and Kapeeka in Nakaseke District.-Location:The Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a road that links Matugga in Wakiso District to Kapeeka in Nakaseke District...
is a 42 kilometres (26.1 mi) road that links Matugga
Matugga
Matugga is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District. The correct phonetic spelling of the town is with two "g"s.-Location:...
in Wakiso District
Wakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
to Kapeeka
Kapeeka
Kapeeka is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Nakaseke District.-Location:Kapeeka is located approximately , by road, northwest of Matugga...
in 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 road goes through Gombe
Gombe, Uganda
Gombe, Wakiso, Uganda, commonly referred to as Gombe, is a small town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.-Location:...
in Wakiso District
Wakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
and Semuto. The road will be upgraded from gravel to bitumen at an estimated cost of US$20 million. 65% of the funding will be provided by the Government of Uganda, while 35% will be provided by the Nordic Development Fund
Norfund
Norfund is a private equity company established by the Norwegian Storting in 1997 and owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The fund receives its investment capital from the state budget...
. The work will be carried out by China Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO). COWI, a Danish Consultancy firm will supervise the work. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2011.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:- The offices of Semuto Town Council
- The Matugga-Kapeeka RoadMatugga-Kapeeka RoadMatugga-Kapeeka Road is a road in central Uganda, connecting the towns of Matugga in Wakiso District and Kapeeka in Nakaseke District.-Location:The Matugga-Kapeeka Road is a road that links Matugga in Wakiso District to Kapeeka in Nakaseke District...
- The road goes through the middle of town - Semuto Central Market - The largest fresh-produce market in Semuto.
- Semuto Health Center IV - A health facility admnistered 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:...
- Semuto Church of Uganda - A place of worship belonging to the Church of UgandaChurch of UgandaThe Church of the Province of Uganda is a member church of the Anglican Communion. Currently there are 34 dioceses which make up the Church of Uganda, each headed by a bishop....
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See also
- MatuggaMatuggaMatugga is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District. The correct phonetic spelling of the town is with two "g"s.-Location:...
- GombeGombe, UgandaGombe, Wakiso, Uganda, commonly referred to as Gombe, is a small town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.-Location:...
- KapeekaKapeekaKapeeka is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Nakaseke District.-Location:Kapeeka is located approximately , by road, northwest of Matugga...
- Nakaseke DistrictNakaseke 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:...
- 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:...