Butebo
Place in Eastern Region, Uganda
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Butebo is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Butebo District.
UgandaButebo | |
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  Butebo Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 01°11′40″N 33°55′20″E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Admin. region | Eastern Region |
| District | Butebo District |
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
Location
Butebo is located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), by road, north-east of Pallisa, the nearest large town.[1] This is approximately 51 kilometres (32 mi), north-west of Mbale, the largest city in Eastern Uganda.[2] Butebo is about 213 kilometres (132 mi), by road, north-east of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[3] The geographical coordinates of Butebo are:01°11'40.0"N, 33°55'20.0"E (Latitude:1.194444; Longitude:33.922222).[4] The town of Butebo sits at an average elevation of 1,112 metres (3,648 ft), above sea-level.[5]
Points of interest
- The headquarters of Butebo District Local Government[6]
- The offices of Butebo Town Council
- The headquarters of Butebo sub-county[6]
- Butebo Central Market - The largest source of fresh produce in the town
- Butebo Health Centre IV[7]