Mayuge

Mayuge
Mayuge Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°19′52″N 33°31′48″E / 0.33111°N 33.53°E / 0.33111; 33.53
Country	Uganda
Region	Eastern Uganda
Sub-region	Busoga sub-region
District	Mayuge District
Government
– Mayor
Elevation	3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
– Total	11,900

Mayuge is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Mayuge District and is the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.

Location

Mayuge is located approximately 38 kilometres (24 mi), by road, east of the city of Jinja. The coordinates of the town are:00 19 52N, 33 31 48E (Latitude:0.3310; Longitude:33.5300). Neighboring communities include: Bugadi, Bukanya, Bugoto, Wandegeya, Bemba, Namalege, Musita and Ikulwe.

Overview

Mayuge is a small rural settlement that is in the process of becoming an urban center. The headquarters of Mayuge District are located here. Mayuge is the only municipality in Mayuge District.^[1]

Population

In 2002, the national census estimated Mayuge's population at 8,715. In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 10,700.^[2] In 2011, UBOS estimated the population of Mayuge at approximately 11,900.^[3]

Economic activity

The economic activity in the town revolves mainly around subsistence agriculture, poultry farming and animal husbandry.^[4]

External links

• Mayuge District Homepage

See also

• Mayuge District
• Busoga sub-region
• Eastern Region, Uganda

References

1. ^ About Mayuge at Busogayaife.com
2. ^ 2002 and 2008 Population Estimates of Ugandan Cities and Towns
3. ^ 2011 Estimated Populations of Ugandan Cities And Towns
4. ^ Local Farmer Earns Living off her farm

Coordinates: 00°19′52″N 33°31′48″E / 0.33111°N 33.53°E / 0.33111; 33.53