Wakiso District Information and Travel Guide Wakiso is a district in Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located. 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 Wakiso District lies in the central region of the country, bordering with Luwero District in the north, Nakaseke in the northeast, Mityana District in the west, Mpigi District in the west and southwest and Kalangala District in Lake Victoria to the south. Wakiso District surrounds the city of Kampala and borders the city on the city's west, north and east. Wakiso District has a total area of 2,704 square kilometres (1,044 sq mi). Demographics According to the 2002 national census figures, Wakiso District had a population of 957,280, making it the second-most populated district in the country. At that time, 53% of the population were children below the age of 18 years and 17% of the total population were orphans. It is estimated that in 2009, the population of Wakiso District is approximately 1,259,716. See table below: Administrative Units Wakiso District is made up of (2) counties: •Kyaddondo •Busiro The district is subdivided into the following administrative units: 01. Busukuma •02. Entebbe Municipality •03. Gombe •04. Kakiri Municipality •05. Katabi •06. Kasanje •07. Kira Municipality •08. Makindye •09. Masuliita •10. Nabweru •11. Namayumba •12. Nangabo •13. Nansana Municipality •14. Nsangi •15. Ssisa •16. Wakiso Municipality The district headquarters are located in Wakiso Town 18 kilometres (11 mi) northwest of Kampala on the highway to Hoima District Leadership The leadership is entrusted in the District Executive Council, comprising of: •District Chairman •District Vice Chairman •District Secretary for Finance •District Secretary for Production & Natural Resources •District Secretary for Works & Technical Services •District Secretary for Islands (Buvuma and Koome)The tourist attractions in the district include: •Buganda Cultural Sites and Kabaka's Palaces •Old Entebbe Town •Entebbe Botanical Gardens •Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) - Entebbe •Entebbe International Airport •State House - Entebbe (the Official Residence of the President of Uganda) •Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria - Sanctuary for chimpanzees •Bulago Resort Island •Lake Victoria - Second Largest Fresh-water Lake in the World •Uganda Martyrs Basilica - Namugongo •Mandela National Stadium - Namboole Lake Victoria Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest fresh-water lake in the world. The lake is a lasting source of pleasure. Water sports available on the lake include: •Sport Fishing •Water Rafting •Canoeing •Cruising •Sailing_________________________________________________
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