Bududa District
| Bududa District | |
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| — District — | |
| District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 01°01′N 34°20′E / 1.017°N 34.333°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Capital | Bududa |
| Elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
| Population (2006 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 146,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | Homepage |
Bududa District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bududa.
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[edit] Location
Bududa District is bordered by Sironko District to the north, the Republic of Kenya to the east, Manafwa District to the south and Mbale District to the west. The district headquarters at Bududa are located approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi), by road, southeast of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the district are: 01 01N, 34 20E.
[edit] Overview
Bududa District is a relatively new district that was created in 2006, by Act of Parliament. It was originally part of the greater Mbale District and then Manafwa District. The district consists of one county, sixteen (16) sub-counties and one town council. It is largely a rural district with eight urban growth centers which are in the process of turning into town councils. The eight urban centers in Bududa District are:
- Bududa
- Bukalasi
- Bushiika
- Bumayoka
- Bunamubi
- Kyikholo
- Bulucheke
- Bukigai
The district lies at an average altitude of 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) above sea level. It has unique relief consisting of ridges, cliffs and bamboo forest. It has a bimodal rainfall pattern with no dry season. Mount Elgon National Park covers approximately 40% of the district.[2]
[edit] Population
During the 2002 national census, the district population was estimated at about 123,100.[3] At the time the district was created in 2006, the district population was estimated at about 146,000. The male to female ratio is 1:1. The major language spoken in the district is Lumasaba.
[edit] Economic activity
Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of the district. The fertile volcanic soils and the abundant rainfall (average 1,500mm/year), ensure ample yields of both cash and food crops. Some of the crops grown include: coffee, beans, bananas, matooke, cabbage, tomatoes and other green vegetables.[4]
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