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Coordinates: 01°01′00″N 33°52′49″E / 1.01667°N 33.88028°E / 1.01667; 33.88028
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Kadama
Kadama is located in Uganda
Kadama
Kadama
Map of Uganda showing location of Kadama
Coordinates: 01°01′00″N 33°52′49″E / 1.01667°N 33.88028°E / 1.01667; 33.88028
Country Uganda
RegionEastern Region
DistrictKibuku District
Government
 • MayorMuzamir Masiga
Elevation
1,112 m (3,648 ft)
Population
 (2018 Estimate)
 • Total
10,000+
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Kadama is a town in Kibuku District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[1]

Location

The town lies along the 107 kilometres (66 mi)[2] Iganga–Tirinyi–Kamonkoli–Mbale Road, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi), southwest of Mbale, the largest city in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[3] This is about 68 kilometres (42 mi), by road north-east of Iganga.[4] The coordinates of Kadama are 01°01'00.0"N, 33°52'49.0"E (Latitude:1.016667; Longitude:33.880278).[5] The town lies at an average elevation of 1,112 metres (3,648 ft) above sea level.[6]

Overview

Kadama is a rapidly expending urban center, attracting new people from within and from without Kibuku District. Kadama Health Centre IV, Provides free public health services.[1] Despite the presence of national grid electricity, the absence of piped water, lack of garbage collection services and the presence of noise pollution, on account of an inordinate number of bars and night clubs, pose public health challenges.[1]

Population

In 2018, the population of Kadama Municipality was estimated in excess of 10,000 people.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Kolyangha, Mdangha (24 October 2018). "Kadama: Budding business hub". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  2. ^ Globefeed.com (24 October 2018). "Distance between Post Office, A 109, Iganga, Uganda and Mbale Post Office, Republic Street, Mbale, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  3. ^ Globefeed.com (24 October 2018). "Distance between Kadama, Uganda and Mbale, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  4. ^ Globefeed.com (24 October 2018). "Distance between Iganga, Uganda and Kadama, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Location of Kadama, Kibuku District, Eastern Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  6. ^ Floodmap.net (24 October 2018). "Elevation of Kadama, Uganda". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
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