Manafwa District Information and Travel Guide
Are you visiting Manafwa District in Uganda? Do you need information about Manafwa in Uganda? Here is page about you need to read if you are looking for information about the district of Manafwa. Manafwa is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Manafwa. The district was created in 1999 and was part of Mbale District, together with Sironko District, before 1999. In 2006, the northern part of Manafwa District was carved off to form Bududa District.  Custom Search ___________________________________________________ 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 Manafwa is bordered by Tororo District to the south, Mbale District to the west, Bududa District to the north and by the Republic of Kenya to the east. The district headquarters at Manafwa are located approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi), by road, southeast of Mbale, the largest city of in the sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the district are: 00 54N, 34 20E. Overview The total surface area of the district is estimated at 451 square kilometres (174 sq mi) Population The national census of 2002 estimated the population of the district at about 264,000 inhabitants. In 2006, Bududa District was peeled off to form a separate district, taking an estimated 146,000 inhabitants with it. In 2009 the estimated population of Manafwa is approximately 150,000. Geography Manafwa District has three major climatic zones: •Lowland Manafwa Close to the border with Kenya in the east and close to the border with Tororo District in the south. The main natural vegetation is savannah grassland. •Upland NanafwaIn the center of the district. The natural vegetation is tropical rain forest. •Mountain ManafwaTo the west and north in the district. The natural vegetation is alpine mountain vegetation. A significant portion of this part of the district is part of Mount Elgon National Park, a protected natural wildlife reserve. 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: •Arabica coffee •Cotton •Maize •Beans •Matooke •Bananas •Pineapples •Potatos •Millet The farm produce finds market within the district as well as in the city of Mbale, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the west of the district, on the western slopes of Mt. Elgon. _________________________________________________
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