Bukwa
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Coordinates:  Uganda 01°18′00″N 34°45′00″E / 1.3°N 34.75°E |
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| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Sebei sub-region |
| District | Bukwa District |
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| Elevation | 1,760 m (5,774 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Bukwa is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Bukwa District and the headquarters of the district are located there. The district is named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Bukwa is located approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale. The town is located on the eastern slopes of the Mount Elgon range, close to the border with Kenya. [1] This location lies approximately 330 kilometres (210 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country.[2] The coordinates of the town are: 01 18 00N, 34 45 00E (Latitude:1.3000; Longitude:34.7500).[3]
[edit] Population
As of February 2010, the exact population of the town of Bukwa is not known.
[edit] Landmarks
Te landmarks within the town, or near its borders include:
- The headquarters of Bukwa District Administration
- The offices of Bukwa Town Council
- Bukwa Central Market
- Bukwa General Hospital - A public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
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Coordinates: 01°18′00″N 34°45′00″E / 1.3°N 34.75°E
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