Rakai
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Coordinates:  Uganda 00°42′36″S 31°24′18″E / 0.71°S 31.405°E |
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| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Rakai District |
| Elevation | 1,280 m (4,200 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Rakai is a town in Central Uganda. It is the headquarters of Rakai District. The district is named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Rakai is located approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, southwest of Masaka, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] This location is approximately 208 kilometres (129 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The coordinates of Rakai are: 00 42 36S, 31 24 18E (Latitude:-0.7100; Longitude:31.4050).[3]
[edit] Population
The 2002 national census put the population of the town at 5,923. In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the mid-year population of Rakai at 7,000.[4]
[edit] Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits include:
- The headquarters of Rakai District Administration
- The offices of Rakai Town Council
- Rakai Central Market
- Rakai Hospital - A 100-bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
- A branch of Centenary Bank
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