Busia District

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Busia District is a district in the Eastern region of Uganda.

Location

Busia District borders Tororo District to the north, Busia County, Kenya to the east, Namayingo District to the south, and to the south-west, and Bugiri District to the west. Busia, Uganda, the site of the district headquarters, is approximately 35 km by road south of Tororo, the nearest large town.

Population

At 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 was estimated at 297,600.

Notable people

Notable people from Busia District include:

Points of interest

The following points of interest are in the district:

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