Lyantonde District is a district in southern Central Uganda . It is named after the 'chief town' of the district, Lyantonde , where the district headquarters are located.
7-427: Lyantonde District is bordered by Sembabule District to the north and northeast, Lwengo District to the east, Rakai District to the south, and Kiruhura District to the west. The 'chief town' of the district, Lyantonde , is located approximately 78 kilometres (48 mi) west of the city of Masaka , the largest metropolitan area in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district are: 00 25S, 31 10E. The district
14-498: A heavy disease burden. The most prevalent challenges include: Sembabule District Sembabule District is a district in the Central Region of Uganda . The town of Sembabule is the site of the district headquarters. Other urban centers in the district include Lwemiyaga and Ntuusi . Sembabule District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Gomba District to the northeast, Bukomansimbi District to
21-448: Is composed of on one county, Kabula County . Prior to 2007, Kabula County was part of Rakai District . In 2007, the county was split off from Rakai District and given autonomous district status. In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of the district at about 53,100. During the next census in 2002, the population of Lyantonde District was estimated at 66,000 with an annual population growth rate of 1.9%. In 2012
28-399: Is not seriously affected. Some cattle are reared on ranches. Ranching and dairy farming are the backbone of the district's economy. Administratively, the district has two counties ( Lwemiyaga and Mawogola Counties) that are divided into the following sub-counties: In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 144,040. The 2002 national census estimated
35-662: The district population was estimated at 80,200. Agriculture being the major source of livelihood for the population in Lyantonde District. A variety of crops are grown in the district, both for subsistence and economic purposes. The crops grown include: Cattle are the main livestock kept by farmers in Lyantonde. It is estimated that there are 83,700 of cattle in the District. Other animals that are raised include goats , sheep , pigs and poultry . The district has
42-483: The east, Lwengo District to the south, Lyantonde District to the southwest, and Kiruhura District to the northwest. The town of Sembabule is approximately 48 kilometres (30 mi), by road, northwest of Masaka , the largest town in the sub-region. Sembabule District was carved out of Masaka District in 1997. The district is generally a rural district that receives relatively low rainfall and has long dry spells. This greatly affects agriculture, but cattle keeping
49-424: The population at 180,050, with an annual growth rate of 2 percent. In 2012, the population was estimated at 219,600. Agriculture is the mainstay of the district economy. Agriculture involves both crop and animal husbandry. Because of the relatively dry climate, cattle ranching for beef and dairy farming are the most important economic activities in the district. Fish farming is being implemented increasingly in
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