Central Region (Uganda)
The Central Region is one of four regions in Uganda . According to the 2014 census in Uganda, the population of the region was 9,529,238 in an area of 61,403.2 km². The regional capital is located in the city of Kampala . The region is divided into several districts . The region is synonymous with the Kingdom of Buganda , one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognized in Uganda.
Demographics
The population is estimated at 11,562,900 for 2020. In the same year, 49.1 percent of them lived in urban regions and 50.9 percent in rural regions.
| Census year | population |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4,843,594 |
| 2002 | 6,575,425 |
| 2014 | 9,529,238 |
Districts
In 2020 the Central Region consists of 26 districts and the city of Kampala:
| District | Population (1991 census) |
Population (2002 census) |
Population (2014 census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buikwe district | 250,511 | 329.858 | 422.771 |
| Bukomansimbi District | 126,549 | 139,556 | 151.413 |
| Butambala district | 74,062 | 86,755 | 100,840 |
| Buvuma district | 18,482 | 42,483 | 89,890 |
| Gomba district | 119,550 | 133.264 | 159,922 |
| Kalangala District | 16,371 | 34,766 | 54,293 |
| Kalungu District | 152.028 | 160,684 | 183.232 |
| Kampala | 774.241 | 1,189,142 | 1,507,080 |
| Kasanda District | 271,544 | ||
| Kayunga District | 236.177 | 294,613 | 368,062 |
| Kiboga District | 98,153 | 108,897 | 148.218 |
| Kyankwanzi District | 43,454 | 120,575 | 214,693 |
| Kyotera district | 239,563 | ||
| Luweero District | 255.390 | 341.317 | 456,958 |
| Lwengo district | 212,554 | 242.252 | 274,953 |
| Lyantonde District | 53,100 | 66,039 | 93,753 |
| Masaka District | 203,566 | 228.170 | 297.004 |
| Mityana District | 223,527 | 266.108 | 328,964 |
| Mpigi district | 157.368 | 187.771 | 250,548 |
| Mubende District | 412.804 | ||
| Mukono District | 319,434 | 423.052 | 596,804 |
| Nakaseke District | 93,804 | 137.278 | 197,369 |
| Nakasongola District | 100,497 | 127.064 | 181,799 |
| Rakai District | 276,746 | ||
| Sembabule District | 144.039 | 180.045 | 252,597 |
| Wakiso District | 562,887 | 907.988 | 1,997,418 |
economy
The Central Region is the most urbanized and most developed region in Uganda. With Kampala it also contains the most important economic center of the country.
Individual evidence
- ^ Uganda: Administrative division (regions and districts) - population figures, graphics and map. Retrieved July 12, 2020 .
- ↑ a b Central (Region, Uganda) - Population statistics, graphics, map and location. Retrieved July 12, 2020 .