Lukaya, Uganda
Lukaya | |
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| Region | Central Region |
| District | Kalungu District |
| Elevation | 1,160 m (3,810 ft) |
| Population (2008 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 15,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Lukaya is a town in Kalungu District, in Central Uganda. It is one of the municipalities in Kalungu District.
Location
Lukaya lies on the Masaka-Kampala Highway, close to the shores of Lake Victoria and just south of the Equator. The town is approximately 34 kilometres (21 mi), by road, northeast of Masaka, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] This location is approximately 115 kilometres (71 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the largest city and capital of Uganda.[2]
Population
The 2002 population census estimated the population of the town at 14,147. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of the town to be 15,000.[3] In 2011, UBOS estimated the population of Lukaya at about 15,500.[4]
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:
- The shores of Lake Victoria
- The source of River Katonga - The river exits Lake Victoria at Lukaya
- The Equator, at the point it crosses the Kampala-Masaka Highway
- Lukaya Central Market
- The offices of Lukaya Town Council
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