Sembabule District Information and Travel Guide 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 Sembabule District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Mpigi District to the northeast, Masaka District to the east and south, Lyantonde District to the southwest and Kiruhura District to the west. The coordinates of the district are: 00 04S, 31 29E (Latitude:-0.0699; Longitude: 31.4800). Overview Sembabule was carved out of Masaka District in 1997. The district is administered by the Sembabule District Administration, with headquarters at Sembabule. In general, Sembabule is a rural district which receives relatively low rainfall and has long dry spells. This greatly affects agriculture, but a cattle keeping is not seriously affected. Some cattle are reared on ranches. Ranching and dairy farming are the backbone of Sembabule’s economy. Population The 2002 national census estimated the population of the district at 184,178, with an annual population growth rate of 3.2%. It is estimated that the population of the district in 2009 is about 229,613. Economic activities Agriculture is the mainstay of the district economy. Agriculture involves both crop and animal husbandry. Due to the relatively dry nature of the district, cattle ranching for beef and dairy farming are the most important economic activities in Sembabule Fish farming is an activity that is increasingly being implemented in the district as well. The district produce finds market in Uganda's larger cities and area towns including Kampala, Masaka and Rakai. The crops grown for food and sale include: •Sweet bananas •Matoke •Potatos •Cassava •Yams •Maize •Millet •Cabbage •Peas •Mangos •Pineapples •Groundnuts •Passion fruits Landmarks In the region around Bwera, there is a site known as Bigo, which appears to be the location of human settlement dating back to the late Iron Age (1200 - 1000BC). Excavations at the site have yielded iron blades (most probably used for harvesting grain), pottery with simple decorations, cattle dung and post-holes for fencing. _________________________________________________
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