Kadama is a town in
Kibuku District
Kibuku District is a Districts of Uganda, district in Eastern Region, Uganda, Eastern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Kibuku, where the district headquarters are located.
Location
Kibuku District is bordered by Pallisa District to th ...
, in the
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of
Uganda
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.
Location
The town lies along the
Iganga–Tirinyi–Kamonkoli–Mbale Road
The Iganga–Tirinyi–Kamonkoli–Mbale Road, also known as the Nakalama–Tirinyi–Kamonkoli–Mbale Road, is a road in the Eastern Region, Uganda, Eastern Region of Uganda, connecting the towns of Iganga in Iganga District, Namutumba in Namu ...
, approximately , southwest of
Mbale
Mbale is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mbale District and the surrounding sub-region.
Location
Mbale is approximately northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital city, on ...
, the largest city in the Eastern Region of Uganda.
This is about , by road north-east of
Iganga
Iganga is a town in the Eastern Region, Uganda, Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Iganga District.
Location
Iganga is located in Uganda's Busoga, Busoga sub-region. It lies approximate ...
.
The coordinates of Kadama are 01°01'00.0"N, 33°52'49.0"E (Latitude:1.016667; Longitude:33.880278).
The town lies at an average elevation of above sea level.
Overview
Kadama is a rapidly expending urban center, attracting new people from within and from without Kibuku District. Kadama Health Centre IV, Provides free public health services.
Despite the presence of national grid electricity, the absence of piped water, lack of garbage collection services and the presence of
noise pollution
Noise pollution, or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise or sound with potential harmful effects on humans and animals. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport and propagation systems.Senate Publi ...
, on account of an inordinate number of bars and night clubs, pose public health challenges.
Population
In 2018, the population of Kadama Municipality was estimated in excess of 10,000 people.
References
External links
Baby boom in rural areas as family planning stallsAs of 18 September 2017.
Funding gaps limit contraceptives useAs of 26 September 2017.
{{Kibuku District
Populated places in Eastern Region, Uganda
Cities in the Great Rift Valley
Kibuku District