Serere 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 political, administrative and commercial town in Serere District

Serere District

Serere District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It's named after its 'chief town', Serere, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...

, and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

Location

Serere is located approximately 35 kilometres (21.7 mi) south of Soroti

Soroti

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 117 kilometres (72.7 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 city. The coordinates of Serere are: 01 30 00N, 33 33 00E. (Latitude:1.5000; Longitude:33.5500).

Population

, the exact population of Serere is not known. However, it is estimated that within a radius of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), from the town center, the population is about 12,700.

Landmarks

The following landmarks are found in Serere:

• The headquarters of Serere District Administration
  Serere District
  Serere District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It's named after its 'chief town', Serere, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
  
  
• The offices of Serere Town Council
• Serere Central Market
• Serere Agricultural Research Station - An agricultural research institute administered by the Uganda Ministry of Agriculture