Mutukula, Uganda

"Mutukula, Uganda" redirects here. For Mutukula, Tanzania, see Mutukula, Tanzania.

Mutukula
Mutukula Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°00′00″S 31°25′00″E / 1°S 31.4166667°E / -1; 31.4166667
Country	Uganda
Region	Central Uganda
District	Rakai District
Government
- Mayor
Elevation	3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Population (2009 Estimate)
- Total	15,000

Mutukula is a town in Central Uganda.

Location

Mutukula is located in extreme southern Rakai District, at the International border between Uganda and Tanzania. The town lies approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi), by road, southwest of Masaka, the largest city in the sub-region.^[1] This location lies approximately 240 kilometres (150 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.^[2] The coordinates of the town are:01 00 00N, 31 25 00E (Latitude:-1.000; Longitude:31.4167).

Overview

The town of Mutukula is a border town between Uganda and Tanzania. At an altitude of 1,190 metres (3,900 ft), above sea level, Mutukula is an important border post and major crossing point, for both humans and commercial traffic.

Population

As of July 2009, the population of Mutukula, Uganda was estimated at about 15,,000 people.^[3]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:

• The offices of Mutukula Town Council
• Mutukula Airport - A military and civilian airport, located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of town
• Mutukula Prison - A medium security correctional facility
• The International border between Uganda and Tanzania

See also

• Rakai District
• Mutukula, Tanzania
• Central Region, Uganda

References

1. ^ Road Distance Between Masaka And Mutukula With Map
2. ^ Map Showing Kampala And Mutukula With Distance Marker
3. ^ Estimated Population of Mutukula, Uganda

Coordinates: 01°00′00″S 31°25′00″E / 1°S 31.4166667°E / -1; 31.4166667