Buikwe District
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Buikwe District is a district in the Central Region of Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Buikwe, where the district headquarters are located.
Location
Buikwe District is bordered by
Overview
Buikwe District was created by an Act of Parliament and it commenced operations on 1 July 2009. Prior to that, it was part of Mukono District.[3]
Population
The 1991 national population census estimated the district population at about 250,500. The national census in 2002 estimated the population of Buikwe District at approximately 329,900. In 2012, the population of the district was estimated at 429,600.[4]
Tourist Attractions
- Mabira Forest Reserve
Mabira is well known for Ecotourism which started in the early 1980s. The forest harbors in excess of 300 species of birds, many of which are rare; including the pied hornbill, superb sunbird, grey parrot, crowned eagle, black-billed turacos and the endangered Nahan's Frankolin. There are over 300 plant species, some of which are of medicinal value.
Among the services offered to tourists are guided forest walks, camping sites, picnic sites and environmental education and entertainment with local drama groups. There is a network of trails to facilitate the exploration of the forest.
- River Nile
The Nile is the world's second-longest river, measuring an estimated 4,000 miles (6,400 km) in length. It starts its journey on the outskirts of Jinja and traverses Uganda, southern Sudan, Sudan and Egypt to empty into the Mediterranean Sea at Alexandria. The river is of great geographical and historical importance locally and internationally.
In Uganda, the Nile has cultural importance as well as economic significance. Many communities along its shores derive their livelihood from fishing its waters. At its point of origin, Uganda has built three
- The Source of the Nile
River Nile forms the border between
See also
- Buikwe
- Central Uganda
- Uganda Districts
- River Nile
- Lake Victoria
- River Sezibwa
References
- ^ "Road Distance Between Kampala And Buikwe With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ "Map Showing Lugazi And Buikwe With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ Vision, Reporters (22 April 2010). "Government Names 14 New Districts". New Vision. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ "Estimated Population of Buikwe District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 16 May 2014.