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Masaka District — District — District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°22′S 31°42′E / 0.367°S 31.7°E Country 
UgandaRegion Central Uganda Capital Masaka Elevation 1,115 m (3,658 ft) Population (2010 Estimate) - Total 289,000 Time zone EAT (UTC+3) Website Homepage Masaka District is a district in Central Uganda. Its main town is Masaka, whose estimated population in 2011 was 74,100.[1]
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Location
The district is bordered by Bukomansimbi District to the northwest, Kalungu District to the north, Kalangala District to the east and south, Rakai District to the southwest and Lwengo District to the west.[2] Masaka, where the district headquarters are located, lies approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala on the highway to Mbarara.[3] The coordinates of the district are:00 30S, 31 45E. The average altitude of the district is 1,115 metres (3,658 ft) above sea level. [4]
Overview
Masaka District was established in the 1900's comprising what were the Buganda Kingdom counties of Buddu, Kooki, Kabula and Mawogola. Initially, Kooki and Kabula were peeled off to form Rakai District. Later, the northern part of Rakai District was removed to form Lyantonde District. In 1997, Mawogola County was split from Buddu and was named Sembabule District. Buddu remained as Masaka District.
In 2010, Buddu itself was split into four districts namely:
- Bukomansimbi District
- Kalungu District
- Lwengo District
- Masaka District
Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of Masaka District at 228,200, with an annual population growth rate of 3.0%. With those statistics, it is estimated that in 2010, the population of the district was approximately 289,000. See table below:
Masaka District Population Trends
Year Estimated Population 2002 228,200 2003 235,050 2004 242,100 2005 249,350 2006 256,800 2007 264,500 2008 272,400 2009 280,600 2010 289,000 Culture and Ethnic composition
The district has a rich cultural heritage. It has also a diversity of ethnicities. The majority of the people are Baganda followed by the Banyankole, Banyarwanda and Banyoro. But most of the tribes practice Buganda culture. The main language spoken is Luganda.
Economic activities
The major economic activities in Masaka District include:
- Food crop agriculture (matooke, sweet bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes),
- Cash crop agriculture (coffee and cotton),
- Animal Ranching (cattle, goats, and chicken)
- Fishing on Lake Victoria
- Fish farming
- Small scale industry:
- Coffee processing
- Manufacture of soft drinks
- Metal fabrication/welding
- Cotton ginning
- Retail trade in food products and manufactured goods.
The main staples are millet and Matooke.
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See also
- Masaka
- Central Region, Uganda
- Districts of Uganda
References
Regions and Districts of UgandaCentral Eastern Amuria · Budaka · Bududa · Bugiri · Bukedea · Bukwa · Bulambuli · Busia · Butaleja · Buyende · Iganga · Jinja · Kaberamaido · Kaliro · Kamuli · Kapchorwa · Katakwi · Kibuku · Kumi · Kween · Luuka · Manafwa · Mayuge · Mbale · Namayingo · Namutumba · Ngora · Pallisa · Serere · Sironko · Soroti · TororoNorthern Western Categories:- Masaka District
- Districts of Uganda
- Central Region, Uganda
- Lake Victoria
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