Budaka District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Budaka serves as the district headquarters.

Location

Budaka district is bordered by Pallisa District to the north, Mbale District to the east, Butaleja District to the south, and Kibuku District to the west. The town of Budaka is approximately 36 km west of Mbale, the largest city in the sub-region.

Overview

The district consists of Budaka County and Iki-Iki County.

Population

In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of the district at 100,300. The 2002 national census estimated the population at 136,500, with an annual population growth rate of 2.8 percent. In 2012, the population was estimated at 178,900.

Economic activities

In 2009, Uganda Clays Limited opened a tile and brick manufacturing plant at Kamonkoli. The factory employs over 200 people.