Bugweri District
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Bugweri District | |
|---|---|
 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 0°38′N 33°37′E / 0.633°N 33.617°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Established | 1 July 2018[1][2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 378.9[3] km2 (146.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2024 Census) | |
• Total | 211,511[4] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | bugweri |
Bugweri District is a district in Busoga region, Eastern Uganda.[6][7]
Bugweri District was among the new districts approved by Parliament to start operations on 1 July 2018.[8] The district was carved out of Iganga District.[9]
Geography
Bugweri District lies in the Busoga sub-region in Eastern Uganda.[10] The district covers about 378.9 km2 and has gently undulating terrain.[11]
Administrative divisions
Bugweri District has eight lower local government units, five subcounties and three town councils.[12]
| Unit | Type | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibulanku | Subcounty | 11,341 | 12,434 | 23,775 |
| Igombe | Subcounty | 8,648 | 9,844 | 18,492 |
| Makuutu | Subcounty | 15,630 | 17,689 | 33,319 |
| Buyanga | Subcounty | 20,565 | 22,109 | 42,674 |
| Namalemba | Subcounty | 13,412 | 13,647 | 28,577 |
| Bugweri Town Council | Town council | 8,645 | 10,376 | 19,021 |
| Idudi Town Council | Town council | 10,654 | 13,130 | 23,874 |
| Busembatia Town Council | Town council | 10,188 | 11,681 | 21,869 |
| Total | 99,283 | 112,228 | 211,511 | |
Demographics
Economy
Social services
Education
The district profile reports 54 government and 147 private primary schools, 8 government and 45 private secondary schools, and 2 tertiary institutions (1 government and 1 private).[17]
Health
The district profile reports no hospitals, one Health Centre IV, seven Health Centre III facilities, and 21 Health Centre II facilities and clinics, for a total of 29 health facilities across government, PNFP, and private ownership.[18]
