Sembabule
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 Sembabule
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Coordinates:  Uganda 00°04′48″S 31°27′36″E / 0.08°S 31.46°E |
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| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Sembabule District |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,871 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 4,800 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Sembabule is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Sembabule District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Sembabule is located approximately 48 kilometres (30 mi), by road, northwest of Masaka, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 160 kilometres (99 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of the town are: 00 06 00S, 31 27 36E (Latitude:-0.0800; Longitude:31.4600).[3]
[edit] Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town to be about 4,000.[4] In 2006, the population of the town was estimated at about 4,320.[5] In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the mid-year population of Sembabule at 4,800.[6]
[edit] Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:
- The headquarters of Sembabule District
- The offices of Sembabule Town Council
- Sembabule Central Market
- Bigo bya Mugenyi - A prehistoric human settlement, dating back to the Iron Age (1200–1000 BC)
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