Bukedea


Bukedea is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Bukedea District, and the district headquarters are located there.

Location

Bukedea is situated on the main highway between Mbale and Soroti. It is approximately, by road, southeast of Soroti, the largest city in Teso sub-region. This is approximately, by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and its largest city. The coordinates of the town are:01 20 51N, 34 02 40E.

Population

According to the 2002 national census, the population of Bukedea was about 25,130. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population at 35,100. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 36,700.

Points of interest

The following points of interest are located within the town limits or close to the edges of town: