Busia District
| Busia District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 District location in Uganda |
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| Coordinates: 00°23′N 34°00′E / 0.383°N 34.000°ECoordinates: 00°23′N 34°00′E / 0.383°N 34.000°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Region of Uganda |
| Capital | Busia |
| Area | |
| • Land | 730.9 km2 (282.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 297,600 |
| • Density | 407.2/km2 (1,055/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Website | www |
Busia District is a district in the Eastern region of Uganda.
Busia District borders Tororo District to the north, Busia County, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Namayingo District to the south-west, and Bugiri District to the west. Busia, Uganda, the site of the district headquarters, is approximately 35 km (22 mi) by road south of Tororo, the nearest large town.
During the 1991 national population census, the population in the district was estimated at 163,600. In 2002, the national census estimated the population at 225,000. In 2012, the mid-year population of was estimated at 297,600.
Notable people from Busia District include:
The following points of interest are in the district:
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