Bulambuli is a town in
Eastern Uganda
The Eastern region is one of four regions in the country of Uganda. As of Uganda's 2014 census, the region's population was .
Districts
, the Eastern Region contained 32 districts
A district is a type of administrative division that, in s ...
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of
Bulambuli District
Bulambuli District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The district is named after 'chief town', Bulambuli, where the district headquarters are located.
Location
Bulambuli District is bordered by Nakapiripirit District to the north, Kapchorwa Dis ...
. The district is named after the town.
Location
Bulambuli is located approximately , by road, northeast of
Kampala
Kampala (, ) is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,680,000 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division, and Ruba ...
, the capital of
Uganda
}), is a landlocked country in East Africa
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and the largest city in the country. This location is approximately , by road, northeast of
Mbale
Mbale is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mbale District and the surrounding sub-region.
Location
Mbale is approximately , by road, northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capita ...
, the largest town in the sub-region. The approximate coordinates of Bulambuli are:1°09'36.0"N, 34°23'48.0"E (Latitude:1.160000; Longitude:34.396667). The coordinates are approximate because Bulambuli does not yet show up on most publicly available maps as of May 2014.
Population
, the exact population of the town of Bulambuli is not known. The next national population census is planned for August 2014.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of the town:
* The headquarters of
Bulambuli District Administration
* The offices of Bulambuli Town Council
* Bulambuli Central Market
*
Mount Elgon
Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, north of Kisumu and west of Kitale. The mountain's highest point, named "Wagagai", is located entirely within Uganda. - The town lies in the foothills of the Mountain.
See also
References
External links
No Bins, Latrines In Bulambuli Town Council
{{Bulambuli District
Bulambuli District
Populated places in Eastern Region, Uganda
Cities in the Great Rift Valley
Bugisu sub-region