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Njeru
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
DistrictBuikwe District
CountyBuikwe County
ConstituencyBuikwe North
Government
 • Member of ParliamentKakoba Onyango
Elevation
1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Population
 (2011 Estimate)
 • Total64,900
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Njeru is a town in Buikwe District, Central Uganda. It is the largest town in the district.

Location

Njeru is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Buikwe, where the district headquarters are located.[1] This location is about 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) west of downtown Jinja.[2] The town is located across River Nile from the city of Jinja and is functionally a suburb of that city.

Economic Activity

There are several industries and businesses located in Njeru that provide employment to a significant number of people and contribute significantly to the economy of Uganda. These include but are not limited to:

Population

The population of Njeru, according to the 2002 national census was 51,236. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 59,900.[4] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Njeru at 64,900.[5]

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See also

References

  1. ^ Distance Between Buikwe And Njeru With Map
  2. ^ Distance Between Jinja And Njeru With Map
  3. ^ New Packaging Plant in Njeru
  4. ^ 2002 and 2008 Population Estimates of Ugandan Cities and Towns
  5. ^ 2011 Estimated Population of Njeru
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