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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 .

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8-407: Sembabule District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Gomba District to the northeast, Bukomansimbi District to 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

16-410: Is no longer among its counties. It has been confirmed to be an independent district. The 1991 population census estimated the district population at about 277,500. In 2002 the national census estimated the population of the district to be about 423,450 people of whom (50.3%) were males and (49.7%) were female, with an annual population growth rate of 3.6%. It is estimated that in 2012, the population of

24-501: The creation of the Mityana District and reduced again in 2019 when Kassanda District was carved out of it. Mubende District is bordered by Kyankwanzi District to the north, Kiboga District and Kassanda to the northeast and Mityana District to the east. Gomba District and Sembabule District lie to the south, Kyegegwa District to the southwest and Kibaale District to the northwest of Mubende District. Mubende ,

32-485: The district headquarters, is located approximately 172 kilometres (107 mi), by road, west of Kampala , the capital of Uganda , and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of Mubende District are:00 36N, 31 24E. The district covers an area of approximately 4,620 square kilometres (1,780 sq mi). It comprises three counties, namely Buwekula , Kassanda and Kasambya . The district has eighteen sub-counties and one town council which include: Kassanda

40-466: The following sub-counties: In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 144,040. The 2002 national census estimated 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

48-525: The late Iron Age (1200 - 1000BC). Excavations at the site have yielded iron blades (most probably used for harvesting grain), pottery with simple decorations, cattle dung, and post-holes for fencing. Mubende District Mubende is a district in the Central Region of Uganda . The town of Mubende is the site of the district headquarters. The district was reduced in size in July 2005 with

56-496: The most important economic activities in the district. Fish farming is being implemented increasingly in the district as well. The produce of the district is marketed in Uganda's larger cities and in area towns including Kampala , Masaka , and Rakai . The crops grown for food and sale include: In the region around Bwera, there is a site known as Bigo bya Mugenyi , which appears to be the location of human settlement dating back to

64-448: 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 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

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