Buliisa
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 Buliisa
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| Coordinates: 02°10′30″N 31°24′00″E / 2.175°N 31.4°E | |
| District | Buliisa District |
| Elevation | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 28,100 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Buliisa is a town in Western Uganda. It is the 'main town' of Buliisa District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Buliisa is located approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, northwest of Masindi, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the town are: 02 10 30N, 31 24 00E (Latitude:2.1750; Longitude:31.4000).
[edit] Overview
Buliisa is a town on the northeastern shores of Lake Albert. The town has gained prominence during the 2000s because of the large hydrocarbon deposits which have been discovered underground in the district and elsewhere in the Bunyoro sub-region.[2][3]
[edit] Population
In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Buliisa at 26,100.[4] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Buliisa at 28,100.[5]
[edit] Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near the edges of town include:[6]
- The headquarters of Buliisa District Administration
- The offices of Buliisa Town Council
- Buliisa Resource Center (under construction)
- Buliisa Health Center IV - (under construction)
- Buliisa Central Market
- The Buliisa Offices of Tullow Oil Plc.
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