Budada District Information and Travel Guide Bududa is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bududa. The district was created in 2006. Prior to that it was part of Manafwa District. What’s Your Opinion about this area in Uganda? Are you a citizen of this area? Do you have a business here? Do you want the world to know you and your business for free? If you have anything you want to tell us about this place or to advertise your business in this area or any other place in Uganda, feel free to write. It is free and the good thing is that, it will stay at our site for ever. "Just click here to start your advert, story, comment or criticism about this area or any other place you’ve ever visited in Uganda. ________________________________________________ Location Bududa is bordered by Manafwa District to the south, Mbale District to the west, Sironko District to the north and by the Republic of Kenya to the east. The coordinates of the district are: 01 01N, 34 20E. The district headquarters at Bududa are located approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi), by road, southeast of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region. Overview Bududa District is a relatively new district that was created in 2006. It was originally part of Manafwa District. The district comprises of one county, seven (7) sub-counties and one town council. It is largely a rural district with eight urban growth centers which are in the process of turning into municipalities. The eight urban centers in Bududa District are: •Bududa •Bukalasi •Bukhabusi •Bumboli •Bubungi •Khabutola •Lukhonge •Mayenze The district lies at an average altitude of 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) above sea level. It has unique relief consisting of ridges, cliffs and bamboo forest. It has a bimodal rainfall pattern with no dry season. Mount Elgon National Park covers approximately 40% of the district. Population At the time the district was created in 2006, the district population was estimated at about 146,000. The male to female ratio is 1:1. The major language spoken is Lumasaba. Economic activity Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of the district. The fertile volcanic soils and the abundant rainfall (average 1,500mm/year), ensure ample yields of both cash and food crops. Some of the crops grown include: coffee, beans, bananas, matooke, cabbage, tomatoes and other green vegetables. _________________________________________________
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