Central | |
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Region | |
Location of Kampala in Central region, Uganda | |
Coordinates: 00°19′N 032°35′E / 0.317°N 32.583°ECoordinates: 00°19′N 032°35′E / 0.317°N 32.583°E | |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Central |
Regional capital | Kampala |
Area | |
• Total | 61,403.2 km2 (23,707.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
Population (2002 census) | |
• Total | 6,575,425 |
• Estimate (2011) | 8,465,400 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
The Central region is one of four regions in the country of Uganda. As of Uganda's 2002 census, the region's population was 6,575,425. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda.
As of 2010, the Central region contains 24 districts: