Rakai
| Rakai | |
|---|---|
  Rakai Map of Uganda showing the location of Rakai. | |
Coordinates:  Uganda 00°42′36″S 31°24′18″E / 0.71000°S 31.40500°E | |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Rakai District |
| Elevation | 1,280 m (4,200 ft) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Rakai is a town in Rakai District of the Central Region of Uganda. It is the site of the headquarters of the district.
Location
Rakai is located approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, southwest of Masaka, the largest town in the sub-region.[1] This is approximately 208 kilometres (129 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The coordinates of Rakai are 0°42'36.0"S, 31°24'18.0"E (Latitude:-0.7100, Longitude:31.4050).[3]
Population
The 2002 national census put the population of the town at about 5,920. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the mid-year population at 6,900. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-ear population at 7,000.[4]
Points of interest
The following additional points of interest are located within the town limits or close to its edges:
- offices of Rakai Town Council
- Rakai central market
- Rakai Hospital, a 100-bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health
See also
References
- ↑ "Distance Between Masaka And Rakai With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ "Map Showing Kampala And Rakai With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ Google (19 July 2015). "Location of Rakai at Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ "Estimated Population of Rakai In 2002, 2010 & 2011" (PDF). Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
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Coordinates: 00°42′36″S 31°24′18″E / 0.71000°S 31.40500°E