Central Region, Uganda
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| Coordinates: 00°19′N 032°35′E / 0.317°N 32.583°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Central |
| Regional capital | Kampala |
| Area | |
• Total | 61,403.2 km2 (23,707.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[2] | |
• Total | 12,969,646 |
| • Density | 211.221/km2 (547.060/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | UG-C |
| HDI (2019) | 0.605[3] medium · 1st |
The Central region is one of the four regions in the country of Uganda.[1] As of Uganda's 2024 census, the region's population was 12,969,646.[2] It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda.
Districts
[edit]As of 2020[update], the Central region contains 26 districts:[2]
| District | Population (Census 1991) | Population (Census 2002) | Population (Census 2014) | Population (Census 2024) | Map | Chief town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buikwe | 250,511 | 329,858 | 422,771 | 520158 | 82 | Buikwe |
| Bukomansimbi | 126,549 | 139,556 | 151,413 | 197,568 | 84 | Bukomansimbi |
| Butambala | 74,062 | 86,755 | 100,840 | 146,516 | 86 | Gombe |
| Buvuma | 18,482 | 42,483 | 89,890 | 110,832 | 87 | Kitamilo |
| Gomba | 119,550 | 133,264 | 159,922 | 199,120 | 89 | Kanoni |
| Kalangala | 16,371 | 34,766 | 54,293 | 74,411 | 27 | Kalangala |
| Kalungu | 152,028 | 160,684 | 183,232 | 221,569 | 90 | Kalungu |
| Kampala | 774,241 | 1,189,142 | 1,507,080 | 1,797,722 | 29 | Kampala |
| Kayunga | 236,177 | 294,613 | 368,062 | 439,175 | 36 | Kayunga |
| Kiboga | 98,153 | 108,897 | 148,218 | 183,255 | 38 | Kiboga |
| Kyankwanzi | 43,454 | 120,575 | 214,693 | 278,432 | 95 | Kyankwanzi |
| Luweero | 255,390 | 341,317 | 456,958 | 616,242 | 48 | Luweero |
| Lwengo | 212,554 | 242,252 | 274,953 | 325,263 | 99 | Lwengo |
| Lyantonde | 53,100 | 66,039 | 93,753 | 133,017 | 100 | Lyantonde |
| Masaka | 203,566 | 228,170 | 297,004 | 409,621 | 51 | Masaka |
| Mityana | 223,527 | 266,108 | 328,964 | 407,386 | 56 | Mityana |
| Mpigi | 157,368 | 187,771 | 250,548 | 326,690 | 59 | Mpigi |
| Mubende | 277,449 | 423,422 | 684,337 | 522,015 | 60 | Mubende |
| Mukono | 319,434 | 423,052 | 596,804 | 929,224 | 61 | Mukono |
| Nakaseke | 93,804 | 137,278 | 197,369 | 251,398 | 63 | Nakaseke |
| Nakasongola | 100,497 | 127,064 | 181,799 | 226,074 | 64 | Nakasongola |
| Rakai | 330,401 | 404,326 | 516,309 | 346,885 | 70 | Rakai |
| Sembabule | 144,039 | 180,045 | 252,597 | 305,971 | 72 | Sembabule |
| Wakiso | 562,887 | 907,988 | 1,997,418 | 3,411,177 | 76 | Wakiso |
| Total[1][2] | 4,843,594 | 6,575,425 | 9,529,227 | 12,969,646 | - | Kampala |
Economy
[edit]Energy
[edit]The Central Region's main source of energy is hydroelectricity from the Nnalubaale Power Station in Njeru and the Kiira Hydroelectric Power Station on Lake Nnalubaale (Lake Victoria). Smaller thermal power plants operate in Buganda like the heavy fuel oil-fired Namanve Power Station in Namanve, Mukono District. Small solar power plants like the Kabulasoke Solar Power Station in Kabulasoke, Gomba District operate in Buganda.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Uganda: Administrative units (source: Uganda Bureau of Statistics)". GeoHive. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Uganda: Administrative Division". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
- ↑ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
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