Serere
| Serere Serere Municipality |
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 Serere
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| Coordinates: 01°30′00″N 33°33′00″E / 1.5°N 33.55°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Sub-region | Teso sub-region |
| District | Serere District |
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| Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Population (2010 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 12,700 |
Serere is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the chief political, administrative and commercial town in Serere District, and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
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[edit] Location
Serere is located approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Soroti, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 117 kilometres (73 mi), by road, northwest of Mbale, the nearest city.[2] The coordinates of Serere are: 01 30 00N, 33 33 00E. (Latitude:1.5000; Longitude:33.5500).[3]
[edit] Population
As of December 2010[update], the exact population of Serere is not known. However, it is estimated that within a radius of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), from the town center, the population is about 12,700.[4]
[edit] Landmarks
The following landmarks are found in Serere:
- The headquarters of Serere District Administration
- The offices of Serere Town Council
- Serere Central Market
- Serere Agricultural Research Station - An agricultural research institute administered by the Uganda Ministry of Agriculture
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