Luuka Town
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Luuka Town, also known as Luuka Municipality, but often referred to simply as Luuka, is a town in Eastern Uganda
. It is the principal political, administrative and commercial center of Luuka District
.
, Busoga Sub-region
, Eastern Region
. It is located approximately 33 kilometres (20.5 mi), by road, northwest of Iganga
, the nearest large town. This location is approximately 44 kilometres (27.3 mi), by road, north of Jinja
, the largest city in the sub-region. The approximate coordinates of the town are:00 42 00N, 33 18 00E (Latitude:0.7000; Longitude:33.3000). The coordinates are approximate, because Luuka Town does not yet appear on most publicly available maps, as of December 2010.
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the principal political, administrative and commercial center of Luuka District
Luuka District
Luuka District is a district in Eastern Uganda.-Location:Luuka District is bordered by Buyende District in the north, Kaliro District to the northeast, Iganga District to the southeast, Mayuge District to the south, Jinja District to the southwest and Kamuli District to the northwest...
.
Location
Luuka Town is located in Luuka DistrictLuuka District
Luuka District is a district in Eastern Uganda.-Location:Luuka District is bordered by Buyende District in the north, Kaliro District to the northeast, Iganga District to the southeast, Mayuge District to the south, Jinja District to the southwest and Kamuli District to the northwest...
, Busoga Sub-region
Busoga
Busoga is a traditional Bantu kingdom in present-day Uganda.It is a cultural institution that promotes popular participation and unity among the people of Busoga, through cultural and developmental programs for the improved livelihood of the people of Busoga. It strives for a united people of...
, Eastern Region
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is located approximately 33 kilometres (20.5 mi), by road, northwest of Iganga
Iganga
.Iganga is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Iganga District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, the nearest large town. This location is approximately 44 kilometres (27.3 mi), by road, north of Jinja
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja is the largest town in Uganda, Africa. It is the second busiest commercial center in the country, after Kampala, Uganda's capital and only city. Jinja was established in 1907.-Location:...
, the largest city in the sub-region. The approximate coordinates of the town are:00 42 00N, 33 18 00E (Latitude:0.7000; Longitude:33.3000). The coordinates are approximate, because Luuka Town does not yet appear on most publicly available maps, as of December 2010.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:- The headquarters of Luuka District AdministrationLuuka DistrictLuuka District is a district in Eastern Uganda.-Location:Luuka District is bordered by Buyende District in the north, Kaliro District to the northeast, Iganga District to the southeast, Mayuge District to the south, Jinja District to the southwest and Kamuli District to the northwest...
- The offices of Luuka Town Council
- Luuka Central Market
- Paidha Cultural Center