Kalungu District
Kalungu District | |
|---|---|
 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°06′S 31°49′E / 0.100°S 31.817°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| Capital | Kalungu |
| Area | |
| • Land | 811.6 km2 (313.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 177,200 |
| • Density | 218.3/km2 (565/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Kalungu District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after the main town of the district, Kalungu, where the district headquarters are located.
Location mukoko north[edit]
Kalungu District is bordered by Gomba District to the north, Butambala District to the north-east, Mpigi District to the east, Masaka District to the south, and Bukomansimbi District to the west. The district headquarters, Kalungu, are 21 kilometres (13 mi), by road, north-east of the city of Masaka, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region.[1]
Overview[edit]
Kalungu District was created by Act of Parliament, carved from Masaka District.[2] The district began functioning on 1 July 2010.[3]
Population[edit]
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 152,030. The 2002 national census put the population at approximately 160,700. As of July 2012, the population was estimated at 177,200.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Road Distance Between Masaka And Kalungu With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ Mambule, Ali (12 January 2010). "Uganda: Two Districts to be Carved from Masaka". All Africa. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- ^ "History | Kalungu District". kalungu.go.ug. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Estimated Population of Kalungu District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
External links[edit]
- Kalungu District Homepage
- Kalungu District Population Government Website
