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Galilaya

Coordinates: 01°22′12″N 32°48′54″E / 1.37000°N 32.81500°E / 1.37000; 32.81500
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Galilaya
Nickname: 
Galiraya
RegionCentral Region
DistrictKayunga District
CountyBbaale County
Sub-countyGalilaya Sub-county
Elevation
1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Galilaya is a town in Kayunga District, Central Region, Uganda. The town is also known by its correct phonetic spelling, as Galiraya.

Location

Galilaya (Galiraya) is located in extreme northern Kayunga District, at the northern end of the Kayunga-Galilaya Road. This location is approximately 83 kilometres (52 mi), by road, north of Kayunga, where the district headquarters are located.[1] The travel distance between Galilaya and Kampala, the capital city of Uganda is approximately 145 kilometres (90 mi), by road.[2] The coordinates of Galiraya are:01 22 12N, 32 48 54E (Latitude:1.3700; Longitude:32.8150).

Overview

Galilaya is the location of the headquarters of Galilaya Sub-county, one of the four sub-counties in Bbaale County, a constituent of Kayunga District. The town is one of the northern-most urban centers in the Uganda's Central Region, home to an estimated 6 million inhabitants, according to the 2002 national census. Galilaya lies close to the point where the Victoria Nile enters Lake Kyoga, to the east of town. Not far from the town center, to the west of town, River Sezibwa also enters Lake Kyoga, after its 150 kilometres (93 mi) northward journey.

Population

The exact population of Galilaya is not known as of March 2011.

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town or close to its borders:

  • The offices of Galilaya Town Council
  • Galilaya Central Market
  • Galilaya Police Station
  • The headquarters of Galilaya Sub-county - One of the four (4) sub-counties that constitute Bbaale County, in Kayunga District
  • Galilaya Health Centre - A health unit administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
  • The Kayunga-Galilaya Road - The road is all-weather murram. Plans are in the works to tarmac the 83 kilometres (52 mi) road.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Map Showing Kayunga And Galiraya With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Estimated Road Distance Between Kampala And Galilaya With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 1 May 2014.

External links

01°22′12″N 32°48′54″E / 1.37000°N 32.81500°E / 1.37000; 32.81500

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