Lwengo

Place in Central Uganda, Uganda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lwengo is a town in Central Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Lwengo District. It was known as Mbiriizi, prior to 1 July 2010.

Country Uganda
Elevation
4,300 ft (1,300 m)
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Lwengo
Lwengo is located in Uganda
Lwengo
Lwengo
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°23′28″S 31°27′38″E
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
DistrictLwengo District
Elevation
4,300 ft (1,300 m)
Population
 (2014 Census)
  Total
15,527[1]
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Location

Lwengo is located approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi), by road, west of Masaka, the largest city in the sub-region.[2] This location lies approximately 165 kilometres (103 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala.[3]

Population

The 2014 national population census put the population of Lwengo Municipality at 15,527[1]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town limits:

  • The headquarters of Lwengo District Administration
  • The offices of Lwengo Town Council
  • Lwengo Central Market - The largest source of fresh produce in the town
  • The headquarters of Lwengo Microfinance Cooperative Society Limited (LWEMICOS)

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