Bbaale is a town in the
Kayunga District
Kayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after its chief town, Kayunga.
Geography
Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja Distric ...
in
Uganda
}), is a landlocked country in East Africa
East Africa, Eastern Africa, or East of Africa, is the eastern subregion of the African continent. In the United Nations Statistics Division scheme of geographic regions, 10-11-(16*) territor ...
. It is the location of the headquarters of
Bbaale County. The correct phonetic spelling is with two "b"s and two "a"s, although literature exists in which it is spelled Bale.
Location
Bbaale is approximately , by road, north of
Kayunga
Kayunga is a town in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Kayunga District.
Location
Kayunga is approximately northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, on an all-weath ...
, the largest town in Kayunga District and the location of the district headquarters. This is approximately northwest of
Namasagali
Namasagali is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is one of the metropolitan areas in Kamuli District.
Location
The town is located in the northwestern part of Kamuli District, along the eastern bank of the Victoria Nile, approximately , by road, northw ...
in
Kamuli District
Kamuli District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Kamuli is the site of the district headquarters.
Location
Kamuli District is bordered by Buyende District to the north, Luuka District to the east, Jinja District to th ...
, across the
Nile River
The Nile, , Bohairic , lg, Kiira , Nobiin: Áman Dawū is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is the longest river in Africa and has historically been considered the longest rive ...
. The coordinates of Bbaale are:1°05'51.0"N, 32°53'12.0"E (Latitude:1.097500; Longitude:32.886667).
Overview
Bbaale is on the western banks of the
Victoria Nile
The White Nile ( ar, النيل الأبيض ') is a river in Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the other being the Blue Nile. The name comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color. ...
. It is the location of the headquarters of
Bbaale County, one of the two counties that constitute
Kayunga District
Kayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after its chief town, Kayunga.
Geography
Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja Distric ...
, the other being
Ntenjeru County Ntenjeru County is a county in the Kayunga District in Uganda. It occupies the southern half of the district. It contains four sub-counties and one municipality:
Sub-Counties
* Kayunga Sub-county
* Busaana Sub-county
* Nazigo Sub-county
* Kangu ...
.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within Bbaale or near its borders:
* The headquarters of
Bbaale County - one of the two counties that constitute
Kayunga District
Kayunga District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after its chief town, Kayunga.
Geography
Kayunga District is bordered by Amolatar District to the north, Buyende District to the northeast, Kamuli District to the east, Jinja Distric ...
, the other being
Ntenjeru County Ntenjeru County is a county in the Kayunga District in Uganda. It occupies the southern half of the district. It contains four sub-counties and one municipality:
Sub-Counties
* Kayunga Sub-county
* Busaana Sub-county
* Nazigo Sub-county
* Kangu ...
* The offices of Bbaale Town Council
* Bbaale Central Market - the largest fresh-produce market in the town
* The western banks of the
Victoria Nile
The White Nile ( ar, النيل الأبيض ') is a river in Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the other being the Blue Nile. The name comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color. ...
- located approximately , east of Bbaale
*
Kayunga–Galiraya Road
Kayunga–Galiraya Road is a road in the Central Region of Uganda connecting the town of Kayunga to the towns of Bbaale and Galilaya (Galiraya) on the shores of Lake Kyoga.
Location
The road starts at Kayunga, continues north through Bbaale, ...
- The road passes through town in a south to north direction.
See also
*
Ntenjeru
*
List of cities and towns in Uganda
This is a list of cities and towns in Uganda: The population data are for 2014, except where otherwise indicated. The references from which the estimated populations are sourced are listed in each article for the cities and towns where the ...
References
External links
Webpage of Kayunga District
{{Kayunga District
Kayunga District
Populated places in Uganda
Cities in the Great Rift Valley