Country Uganda District Rakai District Number of airports 1 | Region Central Region Elevation 1,190 m | |
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Weather 20°C, Wind NE at 5 km/h, 77% Humidity | ||
Mutukula is a town in the Central Region of Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community.
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Location
Mutukula is located in extreme southern Rakai District at the international border between Uganda and Tanzania. The town is approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi), by road, south-west of Masaka, the largest city in the sub-region. This location is approximately 211 kilometres (131 mi), by road, south-west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The coordinates of the town are 1°00'00.0"S, 31°25'00.0"E (Latitude:-1.0000; Longitude:31.4167).
Overview
The town of Mutukula is a border town between Uganda and Tanzania. At an altitude of 1,190 metres (3,900 ft), above sea level, Mutukula is an important border post and major crossing point, for both human and commercial traffic. In February 2016, the border post between both countries merged operations on both sides. Vehicles and passengers clear customs and immigration once in the country they are leaving, with officials from both countries present.
Population
As of July 2009, the population of Mutukula was estimated at 15,000 people.
Points of interest
The following additional points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of the town: