Website www.kamuli.go.ug Area 1,557 km² | Time zone EAT (UTC+3) Elevation 1,100 m | |
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Region Eastern Region of Uganda | ||
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Kamuli District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Kamuli is the site of the district headquarters.
Contents
- Uwonet launches gbv shelter in kamuli district
- Map of Kamuli Uganda
- Location
- Population
- Ethnicity and language
- Economic activities
- References
Map of Kamuli, Uganda
Location
Kamuli District is bordered by Buyende District to the north, Luuka District to the east, Jinja District to the south, and Kayunga District to the west. The district headquarters at Kamuli are approximately 74 kilometres (46 mi), by road, north of Jinja, the largest city in the Busoga sub-region.
Population
In December 1991, the district had a population of about 249,300 according to the national census. In 2002, the census estimated the population at 361,400, with 40.5 percent male and 59.5 percent female. In 2012, the population was estimated at 500,800.
Ethnicity and language
The district is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society, with the predominant ethnic group being the Basoga who comprise 76 percent of the population. The Iteso people make up 3.9 percent and the Banyoro and Bagungu together make up 1.8 percent. Other Ugandan ethnicities make up the remainder (18.3 percent). The predominantly language spoken in Kamuli District is Lusoga, with some Luganda and English.
The district is part of the Busoga sub-region, which is coterminous with the Kingdom of Busoga.
Economic activities
Means of earning a livelihood in Kamuli District include:
The crops grown include the following:
Livestock kept includes cattle, goats, sheep, and chicken.