Buliisa


Bulisa is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the site of the headquarters of the Buliisa District.
It comprises town councils such as Wanseko and Biiso.

Location

Buliisa is approximately, by road, northwest of Masindi, the largest town in the sub-region. This is approximately, by road, northwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The coordinates of the town are 2°10'40.0"N, 31°22'54.0"E.

Overview

Buliisa is on the northeastern shores of Lake Albert. The town gained prominence during the 2000s because of the large hydrocarbon deposits that have been discovered underground in the district and elsewhere in the Bunyoro sub-region.

Population

The 2002 national population census estimated the population of the town at 22,600. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population at 27,400. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 28,100.

Points of interest

The following additional points of interest lie within the town limits or near the edges of town:
NOT ONLY THAT BUT ALSO SUPPORTS SPORTS.
The football teams include;
Bugoigo leopards Fc, Masaka united Fc, Nile Fc, Super Eagles united Fc, Katodio Fc among others.
With young talented clubs such as Boosters Fc being the best in the district, Super warriors Fc, Katodio young Fc, etc.