Wakiso Town


Wakiso is a city in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the headquarters of Wakiso District.
It is now growing at a fast rate due to the fact that it is neighboring Kampala.

Location

Wakiso is located on the Kampala-Hoima highway, approximately north-west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The coordinates of the town are 00 24 00N, 32 28 48E.

Climate

classifies its climate as tropical rainforest.

Population

The 2002 Uganda national census put the town's population at 20,073. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population at 20,300. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 21,200. In August 2014, the national census put the population at 60,210.

Points of interest

The following points of interest are found in Wakiso or close to the town's borders: