Mpigi District

For the town of Mpigi, Uganda, see Mpigi.
Mpigi District
District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°14′N 32°20′E / 0.233°N 32.333°E / 0.233; 32.333
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
CapitalMpigi
Area
 • Land1,207.8 km2 (466.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total
215,500
 • Density178.4/km2 (462/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.mpigi.go.ug

Mpigi District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'main town', Mpigi.

Location

Mpigi District is bordered by Wakiso District to the north and east, Kalangala District to the south, Kalungu District to the southwest, Butambala District to the west and Mityana District to the northwest. The town of Mpigi, where the district headquarters are located, lies approximately 37 kilometres (23 mi) west of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[1] The coordinates of the district are:00 14N, 32 20E.

Overview

In the 1970s, Mpigi District comprised the Buganda Kingdom counties of Kyaddondo, Busiro, Mawokota, Butambala and Gomba. During the 1990s, Kyaddondo and Busiro were peeled off to form Wakiso District. In 2010, Gomba split off to form Gomba District and Butambala became Butambala District.[2] Mawokota remained as the sole constituent of Mpigi District.[3]

Population

In 1991, the district population was estimated at 157,400. At the 2002 census, the population of the district was about 187,800, with an annual growth rate of 1.4%. In 2012, the population of Mpigi District was estimated at 215,500.[4] The district is primarily a rural district, with only 8.4% of the population living in urban areas.

Education

Mpigi is one of the few areas in Uganda and likely the whole of Africa to have Humanist schools. The Uganda Humanist Schools Trust UHST sponsors 3 Humanist schools with the support of the International Humanist Ethical Union.

Economic activities

The major economic activity in Mpigi District is agriculture. The major crops include:[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Map Showing Kampala and Mpigi with Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  2. ^ Mukiibi, Eriasa (25 August 2010). "The Making of A Needy District". The Independent (Uganda). Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  3. ^ Vision, Reporters (22 April 2010). "Government Names Fourteen New Districts". New Vision. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Estimated Population of Mpigi District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  5. ^ "About Mpigi District Economy". Uganda Travel Guide. Retrieved 15 April 2014.