Njeru
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 Njeru
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| Coordinates: 0°25′07″N 33°10′15″E / 0.41861°N 33.17083°ECoordinates: 0°25′07″N 33°10′15″E / 0.41861°N 33.17083°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Buikwe District |
| County | Buikwe County |
| Constituency | Buikwe North |
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| • Member of Parliament | Kakoba Onyango |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 64,900 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Njeru is a town in Buikwe District, Central Uganda. It is the largest town in the district.
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[edit] Location
Njeru is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Buikwe, where the district headquarters are located.[1] This location is about 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) west of downtown Jinja.[2] The town is located across River Nile from the city of Jinja and is functionally a suburb of that city.
[edit] Economic Activity
There are several industries and businesses located in Njeru that provide employment to a significant number of people and contribute significantly to the economy of Uganda. These include but are not limited to:
- Nile Breweries Limited - A subsidiary of South African Breweries
- Nalubaale Power Station - Installed Capacity 180 MW - Operated by Eskom (Uganda), a subsidiary of Eskom
- East African Packaging Solutions - A 50/50 Joint Venture between the Madhvani Group and Graphic Systems Limited.[3]
- NYTIL Picfare - The Biggest Garments Factory in Uganda, making garments out of Locally grown Organic Cotton.
- Nile Vocational Institute - A Technical College with over 100 Students founded by German Charity Kindernothilfe
- Vitafoam Industries - A Factory Manufacturing Mattresses.
- Njeru Stock Farm - Formerly a government Livestock Farm, now Used as an Army Detach.
[edit] Population
The population of Njeru, according to the 2002 national census was 51,236. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 59,900.[4] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Njeru at 64,900.[5]
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