Wakiso District, Administrative district in Central Region, Uganda
Wakiso District encompasses 1,906 square kilometers of land at 1,200 meters elevation, partially surrounding the capital city of Kampala.
The district population increased substantially from 562,887 residents in 1991 to approximately 2,915,200 inhabitants by mid-year 2020.
The district structure includes two main counties, Kyadondo and Busiro, where local governance maintains strong connections with Buganda traditional systems.
Multiple administrative centers operate throughout the district, including Wakiso Town, which serves as the headquarters for district operations and public services.
The district contains Lake Victoria shorelines, the Uganda Wildlife Education Center, and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary within its boundaries.
Location: Central Region
Capital city: Wakiso Town
Elevation above the sea: 1,200 m
Website: https://wakiso.go.ug/
Website: https://wakiso.go.ug
GPS coordinates: 0.16667,32.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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