Lyantonde
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Coordinates:  Uganda 00°24′25″S 31°09′27″E / 0.40694°S 31.1575°E |
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| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Lyantonde District |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 8,900 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Lyantonde is a town in southern Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Lyantonde District. The district is named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Lyantonde is located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi), by road, west of Masaka, the nearest large city, on the all-weather highway between Masaka and Mbarara.[1] The coordinates of the town are:00 24 25S, 31 09 27E (Latitude: -0.4070; Longitude:31.1575).[2]
[edit] Population
In 2002, the national population census estimated the population of the town to be 7,900. [3] In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the mid-year population of Lyantonde at 8,900.[4]
[edit] Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:
- The headquarters of Lyantonde District Administration
- Lyantonde General Hospital - A 100 bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
- A branch of Equity Bank
- A branch of Stanbic Bank
- The offices of Lyantonde Town Council
- Lyantonde Central Market
- The Masaka-Mbarara Highway - The highway passes through the middle of town.
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