Luweero District Information and Travel Guide
Here is the information about Luweero district in Uganda. Luweero (sometimes spelled Luwero) is a district in central Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal centre, Luweero. The correct phonetic spelling is with two "e"s. However, literature exists where it is spelled with one "e". 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 on any other place you’ve ever visited in Uganda. ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Location Luweero District is bordered by Kayunga District to the northeast, Mukono District to the southeast, Wakiso District to the south, Nakaseke District to the west, and Nakasongola District to the north. The coordinates of the district are:00 50N, 32 30E (Latitude:0.8333; Longitude:32.500). style="font-size: medium;">Overview Luwero District was the site of a fierce insurgency by the rebel group National Resistance Army and a brutal counter-insurgency by the government of Milton Obote, known as the Luweero war or the "Bush War", that left many thousands of civilians dead during the early to mid 1980s. The area affected by the war has come to be known as the Luweero Triangle. In 2005, Nakaseke County was split from Luweero to form Nakaseke District. The district is administered by the Luweero District Administration, with headquarters at Luweero. There are four (4) municipalities within the district, each with its own urban municipal council: •Bombo •Luweero •Wobulenzi •Kiwoko Population The 2002 national census estimated the population of the district at about 336,600, with an annual population growth rate of 3.2%.It is estimated that the population of the district in 2009 is about 419,700. See table below: Economic activities Agriculture is the mainstay of the district economy. It is estimated that 85% of the district population are engaged in agriculture. Agriculture involves both crop and animal husbandry. Livestock is common in the northern areas of Luweero District.
Bee keeping for production of honey is an increasing activity in the district.Subsistence agriculture is undertaken in the southern parts of the district. Horticulture for domestic consumption in the cities and for export is also practiced in the southern parts of the district, especially around the towns of Wobulenzi, Bombo and Bamunanika. Crops grown include: •Sweet bananas •Matooke •Potatos •Cassava •Maize •Cabbage •Mangos •Pineapples •Passion fruits •Flowers Landmarks The landmarks located in Luweero District include: •The headquarters of Luweero District, located at Luweero •The Main Campus of Bugema University •The Main Campus of Ndejje University •Bamunanika Palace - One of the palaces of the Kabaka of Buganda •Kiwoko Hospital - 220 bed community hospital administered by the Church of Uganda •Headquarters of the Uganda Ministry of Defense at BomboBombo Military Hospital - One of the two military hospitals in Uganda. More about Uganda DistrictsOTHER UGANDAN DISTRICT BY PROVINCE Have A Great Story About This Place or any Other Place in Uganda?Have A Great Story About This Topic Place? ,Do you live in this place? Have you ever visited this land? Please feel free to share with us anything you would want us to share with you? Are you a politician? You can use this place to call upon your voters free of charge Back To Uganda Districts Guide From Luweero District Back to Uganda Visit and Travel Guide Home Page
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