Bukedea District
| Bukedea District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
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| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Region of Uganda |
| Sub-region | Teso sub-region |
| Capital | Bukedea |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,051.7 km2 (406.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 186,400 |
| • Density | 177.2/km2 (459/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | bukedea.go.ug |
Bukedea District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Bukedea is the site of the district headquarters.
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Location
Bukedea District is bordered by Kumi District to the west and north, Bulambuli District to the east, Sironko District and Mbale District to the southeast, and Pallisa District to the south. The district headquarters at Bukedea are located approximately 79 kilometres (49 mi), by road, southeast of Soroti, the largest city in the Teso sub-region.[1] The coordinates of the district are 01 21N, 34 03E.[citation needed]
Overview
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Bukedea District was created by Act of the Ugandan parliament in 2006 and became operational on 1 July 2007. Before that, the district was part of Kumi District. Bukedea District, together with Amuria District, Kaberamaido District, Katakwi District, Kumi District and Soroti District is part of the Teso sub-region, home to an estimated 2.5 million people of Iteso and Kumam ethnicities.
Population
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 75,300. The national census in 2002 estimated the population at 122,400. The annual population growth rate in the district was calculated at 4.4 percent. In 2012, the population was estimated at 186,400.[2]
Economic activities
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry are the two main economic activities in the district. Crops grown include:
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Famous people
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- Lieutenant General Charles Angina, Deputy Chief of Defence Force in the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF)
See also
References
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