Wakiso District
| Wakiso District | |
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| Coordinates: 00°24′N 32°29′E / 0.4°N 32.483°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| Capital | Wakiso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,704 km2 (1,044 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) |
| Population (2010 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 1,310,100 |
| • Density | 484.5/km2 (1,254.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | Homepage |
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.
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[edit] Location
Wakiso District lies in the Central Region of the country, bordering with Nakaseke District and Luweero District to the north, Mukono District to the east, Kalangala District in Lake Victoria to the south, Mpigi District to the southwest and Mityana District to the northwest.[1] Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located, lies approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in the country.[2] The coordinates of the district are:00 24N, 32 29E. Wakiso District has a total area of 2,704 square kilometres (1,044 sq mi).
[edit] Demographics
According to the 2002 national census figures, Wakiso District had a population of approximately 957,300, making it the second-most populated district in the country. At that time, 53% of the population were children below the age of 18 years and 17% of the total population were orphans.[3] It is estimated that the population of Wakiso District was approximately 1,310,100 in 2010. See table below:
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[edit] Administrative UnitsWakiso District is made up of (2) counties:
The district is subdivided into the following administrative units:[4]
The district headquarters are located in Wakiso Town, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Kampala on the highway to Hoima.[5] [edit] District LeadershipThe leadership is entrusted in the District Executive Council, composed of:
[edit] Tourist attractionsThe tourist attractions in the district include:
[edit] Lake VictoriaLake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest fresh-water lake in the world. The lake is a lasting source of pleasure. Water sports available on the lake include:
[edit] External links[edit] See also[edit] ReferencesCoordinates: 00°24′N 32°29′E / 0.4°N 32.483°E
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