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'''Kaliro''' is a town in [[Eastern Region, Uganda|Eastern Uganda]]. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of [[Kaliro District]] and the location of the district headquarters. The district is named after the town.
'''Kaliro''' is a town in the [[Eastern Region, Uganda|Eastern Region]] of [[Uganda]]. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of [[Kaliro District]] and the site of the district headquarters.


==Location==
==Location==
Kaliro is located approximately {{convert|40|km|mi}} north of [[Iganga]], the nearest large town, on an all-weather tarmacked road.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=31 May 2014| url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Iganga%20(Iganga)&toplace=Kaliro%20(Kamuli)&fromlat=0.6091667&tolat=0.8944444&fromlng=33.4686111&tolng=33.4994444|
Kaliro is approximately {{convert|40|km|mi}} north of [[Iganga]], the nearest large town, on an all-weather [[Asphalt concrete|tarmacked]] road.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=31 May 2014| url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Iganga%20(Iganga)&toplace=Kaliro%20(Kamuli)&fromlat=0.6091667&tolat=0.8944444&fromlng=33.4686111&tolng=33.4994444|
title=Map Showing Iganga And Kaliro With Distance Marker|
title=Map Showing Iganga And Kaliro With Distance Marker|
publisher=Globefeed.com}}</ref> This location lies approximately {{convert|153|km|mi}}, by road, northeast of [[Kampala]], Uganda's [[Capital city|capital]] and largest city.<ref>{{cite web|
publisher=Globefeed.com}}</ref> This is approximately {{convert|153|km|mi}}, by road, northeast of [[Kampala]], Uganda's capital and largest city.<ref>{{cite web|
accessdate=31 May 2014|publisher=Globefeed.com| url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Kaliro%20(Kamuli)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=0.8944444&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=33.4994444|title=Road Distance Between Kampala And Kaliro With Map}}</ref> The coordinates of the town are:0°53'42.0"N, 33°30'18.0"E (Latitude:0.8950; Longitude:33.5050).<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=31 May 2014|
accessdate=31 May 2014|publisher=Globefeed.com| url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Kaliro%20(Kamuli)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=0.8944444&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=33.4994444|title=Road Distance Between Kampala And Kaliro With Map}}</ref> The coordinates of the town are 0°53'42.0"N, 33°30'18.0"E (Latitude:0.8950; Longitude:33.5050).<ref>{{google maps|
url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B053'42.0%22N+33%C2%B030'18.0%22E/@0.8948218,33.504177,419m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en|title=Location of Kaliro At Google Maps|first=.|last=Google|
url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B053'42.0%22N+33%C2%B030'18.0%22E/@0.8948218,33.504177,419m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en|title=Location of Kaliro At Google Maps| accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref>
publisher=[[Google|Google Maps]]}}</ref>


==Population==
==Population==
In 2002, the national population census estimated the town's population at about 39,900. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of the town at 13,300. In 2011, UBOS estimates the population of Kaliro at approximately 13,700.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ubos.org/onlinefiles/uploads/ubos/pdf%20documents/TP52010.pdf|title=Estimated Population of Kaliro In 2002, 2010 & 2011|first=.|last=UBOS|publisher=Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)|accessdate=31 May 2014}}</ref>
In 2002, the national population census estimated the town's population at 39,900. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 13,300. In 2011, UBOS estimated the population at 13,700.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ubos.org/onlinefiles/uploads/ubos/pdf%20documents/TP52010.pdf |title=Estimated Population of Kaliro In 2002, 2010 & 2011 |publisher=[[Uganda Bureau of Statistics]] |accessdate=31 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707231502/http://www.ubos.org/onlinefiles/uploads/ubos/pdf%20documents/TP52010.pdf |archivedate= 7 July 2014 }}</ref> In 2014, the national census put the population at 16,796.<ref name="KLRO">"{{cite web|date=29 November 2014| url=http://citypopulation.de/Uganda-Cities.html|title=The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants|publisher=Citypopulation.de Quoting [[Uganda Bureau of Statistics]]|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref>


==Administration==
==Administration==
Kaliro is led by an elected mayor and elected town council. The current mayor is '''Sam Gamutambuli'''.<ref>[http://www.newvision.co.ug/PA/9/579/574178 Mayor of Kira Town Briefs Kaliro Town Councilors]</ref>
Kaliro is led by an elected mayor and elected town council. As of 2017, the mayor is Sam Gamutambuli.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/628219-Kaliro-Mayor--Speaker-survive-lynching.html|title=Kaliro Mayor, Speaker Survive Lynching|publisher=[[New Vision]]|date=8 January 2012|last=Gwebayanga|first=Tom|accessdate=31 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140601011028/http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/628219-Kaliro-Mayor--Speaker-survive-lynching.html|archive-date=1 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Points of interest==
==Landmarks==
The landmarks within the town or close to its borders include:
The following points of interest lie within the town or close to its borders:


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* Zibondo’s palace - The palace of [[Ezekiel Tenywa Wako of Busoga|Ezekieri Tenywa Wako Zibondo IX]], Isebantu (King) of [[Busoga]] from 15 March 1893 until 18 April 1952, is located less than {{convert|2|km|mi}} east of the central business district of Kaliro. The palace was built in 1930.
* There are several sites within the vicinity of Kaliro which are of cultural and tourist significance:<ref>[http://data.mtti.go.ug/docs/KamuliAttractions.pdf Tourist Attractions in Kaliro]</ref> At the time this reference was written, [[Kaliro District]] was still part of [[Kamuli District]]. Kaliro District was split off of Kamuli District in 2006.
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*Buguge historical site - The site is located about {{convert|15|km|mi}} north of Kaliro in Saaka Parish, Namwiwa sub-county. The site is believed to have been the settlement of the first Lamogi (Chief) from the Babiito rulers of the Biito Dynasty of [[Bunyoro]]. At the site are two graves, located {{convert|100|m|ft}} apart, said to be of the first Lamogi (Chief) and his escort (Mukama) from the Biito Dynasty of Bunyoro

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* offices of Kaliro Town Council
;Zibondo’s Palace
* Kaliro central market
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The palace of [[Ezekiel Tenywa Wako of Busoga|Ezekieri Tenywa Wako Zibondo IX]], Isebantu (King) of [[Busoga]] from 15 March 1893 until 18 April 1952 is located less than {{convert|2|km|mi}} east of the [[central business district]] of the town of Kaliro. Built in 1930, the palace is of impressive architectural design. The late Zibondo is the father of [[Kyabazinga]] [[Henry Wako Muloki]], Isebantu of Busoga from 1995 until 2008.
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* [https://www.kaliro.ac.ug/ National Teachers' College Kaliro], one of the five government teacher training institutions for secondary school teachers.

;Buguge Historical Site
The site is located about {{convert|15|km|mi}} north of Kaliro town, in Saaka Parish,
Namwiwa sub-County. The site is believed to have been the settlement of the first
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Lamogi (Chief) from the '''Babiito''' rulers of the Biito Dynasty of [[Bunyoro]]. At the site are two graves, located {{convert|100|m|ft}} apart, said to be of the first Lamogi (Chief) and his escort (Mukama) from the '''Biito Dynasty''' of [[Bunyoro]].

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* The offices of Kaliro Town Council
* The headquarters of [[Kaliro District|Kaliro District Administration]]
* Kaliro Central Market - The source of most fresh-produce in the town
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* The National Teachers' College, Kaliro, one of 5 Government teacher training institutions for secondary school teachers.

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==External links==
*[http://www.bunyoro-kitara.com/history.html History of Bunyoro Kitara]
*[http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Iganga_(Iganga)&toplace=Kaliro_(Kamuli)&fromlat=0.6091667&tolat=0.8944444&fromlng=33.4686111&tolng=33.4994444 Distance from Iganga to Kaliro with Map]


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Kaliro District]]
* [[Kyabazinga]]
* [[Kyabazinga]]
* [[Henry Wako Muloki]]
* [[Henry Wako Muloki]]
* [[Busoga sub-region]]
* [[Busoga sub-region]]
* [[List of cities and towns in Uganda]]
* [[Busoga|Busoga Kingdom]]
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* [[Eastern Region, Uganda]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

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==External links==
*[http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=33574 Kaliro to Demonstrate Over Garbage]

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[[Category:Kaliro District]]
[[Category:Kaliro District]]
[[Category:Populated places in Uganda]]
[[Category:Busoga]]
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[[Category:Cities in the Great Rift Valley]]
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Latest revision as of 22:13, 16 January 2023

For Kaliro District, see Kaliro District.
Kaliro
Kaliro town council
Kaliro is located in Uganda
Kaliro
Kaliro
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°53′42″N 33°30′18″E / 0.89500°N 33.50500°E / 0.89500; 33.50500
Country Uganda
RegionEastern Uganda
Sub-regionBusoga sub-region
DistrictKaliro District
Government
 • MayorSam Gamutambuli
Elevation
3,540 ft (1,080 m)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total
16,796[1]

Kaliro is a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Kaliro District and the site of the district headquarters.

Location

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Kaliro is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Iganga, the nearest large town, on an all-weather tarmacked road.[2] This is approximately 153 kilometres (95 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3] The coordinates of the town are 0°53'42.0"N, 33°30'18.0"E (Latitude:0.8950; Longitude:33.5050).[4]

Population

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In 2002, the national population census estimated the town's population at 39,900. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 13,300. In 2011, UBOS estimated the population at 13,700.[5] In 2014, the national census put the population at 16,796.[1]

Administration

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Kaliro is led by an elected mayor and elected town council. As of 2017, the mayor is Sam Gamutambuli.[6]

Points of interest

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The following points of interest lie within the town or close to its borders:

  • Zibondo’s palace - The palace of Ezekieri Tenywa Wako Zibondo IX, Isebantu (King) of Busoga from 15 March 1893 until 18 April 1952, is located less than 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the central business district of Kaliro. The palace was built in 1930.
  • Buguge historical site - The site is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Kaliro in Saaka Parish, Namwiwa sub-county. The site is believed to have been the settlement of the first Lamogi (Chief) from the Babiito rulers of the Biito Dynasty of Bunyoro. At the site are two graves, located 100 metres (330 ft) apart, said to be of the first Lamogi (Chief) and his escort (Mukama) from the Biito Dynasty of Bunyoro
  • offices of Kaliro Town Council
  • Kaliro central market
  • National Teachers' College Kaliro, one of the five government teacher training institutions for secondary school teachers.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b ""The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants". Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics. 29 November 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Map Showing Iganga And Kaliro With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Road Distance Between Kampala And Kaliro With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Location of Kaliro At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Estimated Population of Kaliro In 2002, 2010 & 2011" (PDF). Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  6. ^ Gwebayanga, Tom (8 January 2012). "Kaliro Mayor, Speaker Survive Lynching". New Vision. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
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