Bulambuli District | |
|---|---|
 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 01°22′N34°09′E / 1.367°N 34.150°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Region, Uganda |
| Sub-division | Bugisu sub-region |
| Capital | Bulambuli |
| Area | |
| • Land | 651.8 km2 (251.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 125,400 |
| • Density | 192.4/km2 (498/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Bulambuli District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The district is named after 'chief town', Bulambuli, where the district headquarters are located.
Bulambuli District is bordered by Nakapiripirit District to the north, Kapchorwa District to the east, Sironko District to the south and Bukedea District to the west. [1] Bulambuli, the district headquarters, is located approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region. [2] The coordinates of the district are:01 22N, 34 09E.
Bulambuli District was created by Act of the Ugandan Parliament, in 2009, and became operational on 1 July 2010. Prior to that, the district was part of Sironko District. The terrain in the southern part of the district is mountainous and prone to flash flooding. [3] The northern part of the district, closer to Nakapiripirit District, is more dry and is prone to clean water shortages. [4]
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at about 64,600. The next national census in 2002 estimated the population of the district at about 97,300. In 2012, the population of Bulambuli District was estimated at 125,400. [5]
Subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are the two main economic activities in the district. Crops grown include:
Some of the prominent people from the district include the following:
Mabonga Jesse Guild President Kumi University 2022 DAVID KATENYA, Current MP Bulambuli
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