Bukedea
| Bukedea | |
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 Bukedea
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| Coordinates: 01°20′51″N 34°02′40″E / 1.34750°N 34.04444°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda
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| Region | Eastern Region of Uganda |
| Sub-region | Teso sub-region |
| District | Bukedea District |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) |
| Population (2011 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 36,700 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Bukedea is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Bukedea District, and the district headquarters are located there.
Bukedea is situated on the main highway (A-109) between Mbale and Soroti. It is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi), by road, southeast of Soroti, the largest city in Teso sub-region. This is approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and its largest city. The coordinates of the town are:01 20 51N, 34 02 40E (Latitude:1.347500; Longitude:34.044444).
According to the 2002 national census, the population of Bukedea was about 25,130. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 35,100. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 36,700.
The following points of interest are located within the town limits or close to the edges of town:
Coordinates: 01°20′51″N 34°02′40″E / 1.34750°N 34.04444°E
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