Kadama


Kadama is a town in Kibuku District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.

Location

The town lies along the Iganga–Tirinyi–Kamonkoli–Mbale Road, approximately, southwest of Mbale, the largest city in the Eastern Region of Uganda. This is about, by road north-east of Iganga. The coordinates of Kadama are 01°01'00.0"N, 33°52'49.0"E. The town lies at an average elevation of above sea level.

Overview

Kadama is a rapidly expending urban center, attracting new people from within and from without Kibuku District. Kadama Health Centre II, Provides free public health services. Despite the presence of national grid electricity, the absence of piped water, lack of garbage collection services and the presence of noise pollution, on account of an inordinate number of bars and night clubs, pose public health challenges.

Population

In 2018, the population of Kadama Municipality was estimated in excess of 10,000 people.