Gombe, Butambala, Uganda
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Gombe, Butambala, Uganda, often referred to simply as Gombe is a municipality in Butambala District
, Central Uganda
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of the district and the district headquarters are located there.
, the capital of Uganda
and the largest city in the country. This location is approximately 31 kilometres (19.3 mi), by road, west of the town of Mpigi
, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region. The approximate coordinates of the town are: 00 12 00N, 32 06 00E (Latitude:0.2000; Longitude:32.1000). The coordinates are approximate, because the town does not yet appear on most publicly available maps, as of December 2010.
Butambala District
Butambala District is a district in Central Uganda. It is one of the new districts in Uganda created in the 2000's.-Location:Butambala District is bordered by Gomba District to the west and northwest, Mityana District to the northeast, Mpigi District to the east and south and Kalungu District to...
, Central Uganda
Central Region, Uganda
Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of the district and the district headquarters are located there.
Location
Gombe is located approximately 68 kilometres (42.3 mi), by road, southwest of KampalaKampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and the largest city in the country. This location is approximately 31 kilometres (19.3 mi), by road, west of the town of Mpigi
Mpigi
Mpigi is a town in Mawokota County, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda. Mpigi is the municipal, administrative and commercial headquarters of Mpigi District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region. The approximate coordinates of the town are: 00 12 00N, 32 06 00E (Latitude:0.2000; Longitude:32.1000). The coordinates are approximate, because the town does not yet appear on most publicly available maps, as of December 2010.
Population
The exact population of the town of Gombe, Butambala, Uganda is not known at this time.Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:- The administrative headquarters of Butambala District AdministrationButambala DistrictButambala District is a district in Central Uganda. It is one of the new districts in Uganda created in the 2000's.-Location:Butambala District is bordered by Gomba District to the west and northwest, Mityana District to the northeast, Mpigi District to the east and south and Kalungu District to...
- The headquarters of Gombe Town Council
- Gombe Secondary School
- Gombe Hospital - A 100-bed public hospital, administered by the Uganda Ministry of HealthUganda Ministry of HealthThe Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
See also
- Gombe, Wakiso, Uganda
- Butambala DistrictButambala DistrictButambala District is a district in Central Uganda. It is one of the new districts in Uganda created in the 2000's.-Location:Butambala District is bordered by Gomba District to the west and northwest, Mityana District to the northeast, Mpigi District to the east and south and Kalungu District to...
- Hospitals in UgandaHospitals in UgandaThe largest state-owned hospital in Uganda is Mulago Hospital, built in Kampala 1962, with around 1,500 beds. Once it had an excellent medical school, with visitors from around the world to learn about tropical diseases. During the Amin administration, the hospital deteriorated along with the rest...
- Central Region, UgandaCentral Region, UgandaCentral Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...