16-641: Masaka is a city in the Buganda Region in Uganda, west of Lake Victoria . The city is the headquarters of Masaka District . Masaka is approximately 132 kilometres (82 mi) to the south-west of Kampala on the highway to Mbarara . The city is close to the Equator . The coordinates of Masaka are 0°20'28.0"S, 31°44'10.0"E (Latitude:-0.341111; Longitude:31.736111). Masaka lies at an average elevation of 1,288 metres (4,226 ft) above sea level. Masaka
32-412: Is accommodated. The hospital averages about 450 daily admissions. In June 2014, works began at the hospital for the construction of a hospital tower to house maternity and pediatric units with a total bed capacity of 400 inpatients. The work was contracted to Tirupati Development Uganda Limited , and is expected to last about 24 months. Construction of the five story hospital extension is fully funded by
48-454: Is located in the central business district of the town of Masaka, approximately 132 kilometres (82 mi), by road, southwest of Mulago National Referral Hospital , in Kampala , Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of Masaka Regional Referral Hospital are: 0°19'46.0"S, 31°44'04.0"E (Latitude:-0.329444; Longitude:31.734444). Masaka Hospital is a public hospital, funded by
64-649: The Kabulasoke Solar Power Station in Kabulasoke , Gomba District operate in Buganda. Masaka Regional Referral Hospital Masaka Regional Referral Hospital , commonly known as Masaka Hospital is a hospital in the city of Masaka , in south-central Uganda . It is the referral hospital for the districts of Kalangala District , Lyantonde , Masaka and Sembabule , Kalungu , Lwengo , Bukomansimbi and Rakai . Masaka Hospital
80-609: The National Social Security Fund . Hamda Vocational and Social Institute is a institute, Emirati women philanthropist Hamda Taryam was a well-known philanthropist in Masaka Uganda who initiated this charitable projects aims to qualify students professionally for the labour market. The foundation provides free training to orphan students, ensuring they qualify for the market, with proceeds going towards humanitarian and charitable projects sponsored by
96-511: The Uganda Ministry of Health and general care in the hospital is free. It is one of the 13 Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda. The hospital is designated as one of the 15 Internship Hospitals in Uganda where graduates of Ugandan medical schools can serve one year of internship under the supervision of qualified specialists and consultants. The official bed capacity of Masaka Hospital is quoted as 330, but often twice that number or more
112-514: The 2020/2021 financial year. According to the 2002 national census, the population of Masaka was about 67,800. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 73,300. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 74,100. In August 2014, the national population census put the population at 103,829. In 2020, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Masaka City at 116,600 people. The population agency calculated
128-724: The Central region contains 24 districts : the central regions 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
144-577: The Foundation 00°20′28″S 31°44′10″E / 0.34111°S 31.73611°E / -0.34111; 31.73611 Central Region, Uganda The Central region is one of the four regions in the country of Uganda . As of Uganda's 2014 census , the region's population was 9,529,227. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda , one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. As of 2010 ,
160-616: The city of Masaka occupied a total area in excess of 100 square kilometres (25,000 acres). Masaka City Council , with assistance from the Central Ugandan government and the World Bank is in the process of implementing major road and street improvements, as part of the Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program. The city has a working budget of USh73 billion (approx. US$ 21 million), in
176-558: The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka (g) Lake Nabugabo , 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the east of downtown Masaka. (h) Bukakkata , on the shores of Lake Victoria , about 36 kilometres (22 mi) east of Masaka. (i) Masaka Regional Referral Hospital (j) Masaka Currency Center, a currency storage and processing facility owned and operated by the Bank of Uganda , Uganda's central bank . (k) A branch of
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#1732771862892192-602: The population growth rate of the town to average 2.11 percent, between 2014 and 2020. The 2024 national census enumerated the people in Masaka City at 285,509. In 2016, before the metropolis attained city status, Masaka occupied 58 square kilometres (22 sq mi). It was divided into three administrative divisions, (a) Katwe-Butego (b) Kimaanya-Kyabakuza and (c) Nyendo-Ssenyange. It is further subdivided into 54 zones. The annual Uganda Marathon event takes place in June,
208-704: The race route loops twice through the town and the funds generated support local employment and community development. The following points of interest are located in Masaka or close to its borders: (a) the offices of Masaka City Council (b) Masaka central market (c) the headquarters of the Mechanized Brigade of the Uganda People's Defense Force (d) the main campus of Muteesa I Royal University (d) Western Campus of Kampala University (e) St. Henry's College Kitovu . Other points of interest include (f)
224-649: The settlement, resulting in the Battle of Masaka . The town was bombarded with artillery, and fell to the Tanzanian-led forces after light resistance. The Tanzanians subsequently levelled much of the town to take revenge for atrocities committed by the Uganda Army during its previous invasion of northwestern Tanzania . In course of the Ugandan Bush War , Masaka again suffered from fighting. The town
240-549: Was founded as a township in 1953. It became a town council in 1958 and a municipality in 1968. Masaka was a strategically important location during the Uganda–Tanzania War (1978–79), and was accordingly garrisoned by Uganda Army troops. These soldiers terrorized the local civilians, prompting most to flee the town. On 23–24 February 1979, the Tanzania People's Defence Force and allied Ugandan rebels attacked
256-591: Was garrisoned by the Uganda National Liberation Army which served as Uganda's national army at the time. In late 1985, National Resistance Army rebels laid siege to the town . After heavy combat, Masaka's garrison surrendered on 10 December 1985. In 2019 the Cabinet of Uganda , resolved to award Masaka, city status effective July 2023. In November of the same year, Cabinet revised the date of city status to 1 July 2020. As of June 2021,
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