Bududa District
| Bududa District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
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| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Capital | Bududa |
| Area | |
| • Land | 250.8 km2 (96.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 180,600 |
| • Density | 720.1/km2 (1,865/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | www |
Bududa District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. Bududa is the chief town of the district.
Location
Bududa District is bordered by Sironko District to the north, the Kenya to the east, Manafwa District to the south, and Mbale District to the west. The district headquarters at Bududa are located approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi), by road, southeast of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region.[1]
Overview
Bududa District was created by Act of the Ugandan Parliament in 2010. Before then, the district was part of Mbale District.[2]
Population
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 79,200. During the 2002 national census, the population was estimated at 123,100, with an annual growth rate of 4 percent. In 2012, the population of the district was estimated at 180,600.[3] The male to female ratio is 1:1. The major language spoken in the district is Lumasaba.
2012 Flood
During the 2012 flood, landslides wreaked this mountainous eastern region as the government made plans to move out residents.[4]
