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 Mayuge
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| Coordinates: 00°19′52″N 33°31′48″E / 0.33111°N 33.53°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Busoga sub-region |
| District | Mayuge District |
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| Elevation | 3,904 ft (1,190 m) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 11,900 |
Mayuge is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Mayuge District and is the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Mayuge is located approximately 38 kilometres (24 mi), by road, east of the city of Jinja. The coordinates of the town are:00 19 52N, 33 31 48E (Latitude:0.3310; Longitude:33.5300). Neighboring communities include: Bugadi, Bukanya, Bugoto, Wandegeya, Bemba, Namalege, Musita and Ikulwe.
[edit] Overview
Mayuge is a small rural settlement that is in the process of becoming an urban center. The headquarters of Mayuge District are located here. Mayuge is the only municipality in Mayuge District.[1]
[edit] Population
In 2002, the national census estimated Mayuge's population at 8,715. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 10,700.[2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the population of Mayuge at approximately 11,900.[3]
[edit] Economic activity
The economic activity in the town revolves mainly around subsistence agriculture, poultry farming and animal husbandry.[4]
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