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'''Kanoni''' is a town in the [[Central Region, Uganda|Central Region]] of [[Uganda]]. It is the commercial, administrative, and political headquarters of [[Gomba District]].<ref>{{cite web | accessdate=10 July 2015 | url=http://www.independent.co.ug/news/news-analysis/3378-the-making-of-a-needy-district | title=The Making of A Needy District | first=Eriasa S. | last=Mukiibi | newspaper=[[The Independent (Uganda)]] | date=25 August 2010 | location=Kampala | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071333/http://www.independent.co.ug/news/news-analysis/3378-the-making-of-a-needy-district | archivedate=11 July 2015 | df= }}</ref>
'''Kanoni''', also '''Kanoni, Gomba''' or '''Kanoni–Gomba''', is a town in the [[Central Region, Uganda|Central Region]] of [[Uganda]]. It is the commercial, administrative, and political headquarters of [[Gomba District]].<ref name="1R">{{cite web |title=The making of a needy district |date=25 August 2010 |access-date=19 September 2018 |format=Archived from the Original |newspaper=[[The Independent (Uganda)]] |location=Kampala | author=Independent Reporter |archive-date=11 July 2015 | url=http://www.independent.co.ug/news/news-analysis/3378-the-making-of-a-needy-district
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071333/http://www.independent.co.ug/news/news-analysis/3378-the-making-of-a-needy-district }}</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
The town is located in Gomba District, in the [[Central Region, Uganda|Buganda Region]] of Uganda, approximately {{convert|96|km|0}}, southwest of [[Kampala]], Uganda's capital and largest city.<ref name="2R">{{cite web |date=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |author=Globefeed.com |url=https://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Post%20Office%20Building%2C%20Kampala%20Road%2C%20Kampala%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Kanoni-Gomba%2C%20Uganda&dt1=ChIJXyfX9IC8fRcRorrkbY-nufI&dt2=ChIJgai8mYtDfRcR-YOTfMwEpjc&sr=dc |title=Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda |publisher=Globefeed.com |archive-date=20 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920011430/https://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Post%20Office%20Building%2C%20Kampala%20Road%2C%20Kampala%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Kanoni-Gomba%2C%20Uganda&dt1=ChIJXyfX9IC8fRcRorrkbY-nufI&dt2=ChIJgai8mYtDfRcR-YOTfMwEpjc&sr=dc |url-status=live }}</ref> The town is located about {{convert|61|km|0}} west of [[Mpigi]], the nearest large metropolitan area, along the [[Mpigi–Kabulasoke–Maddu–Sembabule Road]].<ref name="3R">{{cite web |url=https://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Mpigi%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Kanoni-Gomba%2C%20Uganda&dt1=ChIJ35TCKA91fRcRQZ2yqHnSj48&dt2=ChIJgai8mYtDfRcR-YOTfMwEpjc&sr=dc |title=Distance between Mpigi, Uganda and Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda |access-date=19 September 2018 |date=19 September 2018 |publisher=Globefeed.com |author=Globefeed.com |archive-date=20 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920011309/https://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Mpigi%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Kanoni-Gomba%2C%20Uganda&dt1=ChIJ35TCKA91fRcRQZ2yqHnSj48&dt2=ChIJgai8mYtDfRcR-YOTfMwEpjc&sr=dc |url-status=live }}</ref> The town lies at an average elevation of {{convert|1242|m|ft}}, above sea level.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kanoni, Gomba District: Estimated Terrain Elevation Above Sea Level | last=Geoview.info | date=21 August 2015 | access-date=21 August 2015 |publisher=Geoview.info | url=http://ug.geoview.info/kanoni,232307}}</ref> The coordinates of Kanoni are 0°10'22.0"N, 31°54'21.0"E (Latitude:0.172778; Longitude:31.905833).<ref name="5R">{{google maps| url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B010'22.0%22N+31%C2%B054'21.0%22E/@0.1928186,31.9051674,16991m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d0.1727778!4d31.9058333 |access-date=19 September 2018 |title=Location of Kanoni, Gomba District, Buganda Region, Uganda}}</ref>
The town is on the Buwama-Buwere-Kanoni-[[Kabulasoke]]-[[Sembabule]] Road. It is approximately {{convert|97|km|mi}}, southwest of [[Kampala]], Uganda's capital and largest city.<ref>{{cite web | accessdate=10 July 2015 | last=GFC | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%2C%20Central%20Region%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Kanoni%2C%20Uganda%2C&dt1=ChIJm7N0nQ-8fRcR7G9r2T2QOEU&dt2=ChIJW09UFA9EfRcRetGzOH4IpnA | title=Road Distance Between Kampala And Kanoni With Map | date=10 July 2015 |
publisher=Globefeed.com}}</ref> This is approximately {{convert|64|km|mi}}, by road, west of [[Mpigi]], the nearest large metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web | accessdate=10 July 2015 | date=10 July 2015 | last=GFC | publisher=Globefeed.com | url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Mpigi%2C%20Central%20Region%2C%20Uganda&toplace=Kanoni%2C%20Uganda%2C&dt1=ChIJ35TCKA91fRcRQZ2yqHnSj48&dt2=ChIJW09UFA9EfRcRetGzOH4IpnA | title=Road Distance Between Mpigi And Kanoni With Map}}</ref> The town lies at an average elevation of {{convert|1242|m|ft}}, above sea level.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kanoni, Gomba District: Estimated Terrain Elevation Above Sea Level | last=GVI | date=21 August 2015 | accessdate=21 August 2015 | publisher=Geoview.info (GVI) | url=http://ug.geoview.info/kanoni,232307}}</ref> The coordinates of Kanoni are 0°10'30.0"N, 31°54'36.0"E (Latitude:0.1750; Longitude:31.9100).<ref>{{google maps | accessdate=21 August 2015 | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B010'30.0%22N+31%C2%B054'36.0%22E/@0.1993029,31.870899,10.57z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en | title=Location of Kanoni at Google Maps}}</ref>


==Population==
==Population==
During the national population census and household survey, conducted on 27 August 2014, the population of Kanoni was enumerated at 12,439 people.<ref name="6R">{{cite web| url=https://www.ubos.org/onlinefiles/uploads/ubos/2014CensusProfiles/GOMBA.pdf |title=National Population and Housing Census 2014: Map 3: Distribution of Population by Sub-county; Gomba District, 2014 |page=10 |access-date=19 September 2018 |date=April 2017 | publisher=[[Uganda Bureau of Statistics]] |location=Kampala | author=Uganda Bureau of Statistics}}</ref>
The exact population of Kanoni is not known, as of December 2010. However, it is estimated that for a radius of {{convert|7|km|mi}}, from Kanoni, the population totals about 27,200.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/UG/89/Kanoni.html Estimated Population of Kanoni As of December 2010]</ref>


==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
The following points of interest lie within or close to the town limits include the tarmacked Mpigi–Kabulasoke–Maddu–Sembabule Road, which passes through town, between [[Gombe, Butambala, Uganda|Gombe]] and [[Kabulasoke]].<ref name="5R"/><ref name="7R">{{cite web|access-date=19 September 2018 |date=19 September 2018 |newspaper=[[Daily Monitor]] |location=Kampala |first=Moses |last=Muwulya | url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/HomesandProperty/Tarmacked-road-gives-Bobi-Wine-town-facelift/689858-4767552-qktvu6/index.html |title=Tarmacked road gives Bobi Wine town facelift}}</ref>
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town:


The offices of Kanoni Town Council and the headquarters of [[Gomba District|Gomba District Administration]] are located in the town.<ref name="7R"/> A new radio station, (Gomba FM), started broadcasting in 2018, and ''Mubiru Motel'', offers accommodation and meals.<ref name="7R"/>
* Offices of Kanoni Town Council

* Headquarters of [[Gomba District|Gomba District Administration]]
Kanoni has one public health care facility, ''Kanoni Health Centre III'', one pharmacy and a number of drug shops, where those who can afford the cost, can obtain medication for their ailments.<ref name="7R"/>
* Kanoni Central Market

The town is home to several elementary schools, most of them private, and two secondary schools. There are four coffee processing factories in the town and one plastics manufacturing factory, ''Kanoni Plastic Works Company Limited'' (not operating as of September 2018).<ref name="7R"/>


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
* [[Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu]]
* [[Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu]]<ref name="7R"/>


==See also==
==See also==
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Kanoni
Kanoni is located in Uganda
Kanoni
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Map of Uganda showing the location of Kanoni
Coordinates: 00°10′22″N 31°54′21″E / 0.17278°N 31.90583°E / 0.17278; 31.90583
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Region of Uganda
DistrictGomba District
Government
 • Member of ParliamentMariam Najjemba
Elevation
1,242 m (4,075 ft)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total
12,439
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Kanoni, also Kanoni, Gomba or Kanoni–Gomba, is a town in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the commercial, administrative, and political headquarters of Gomba District.[1]

Location

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The town is located in Gomba District, in the Buganda Region of Uganda, approximately 96 kilometres (60 mi), southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The town is located about 61 kilometres (38 mi) west of Mpigi, the nearest large metropolitan area, along the Mpigi–Kabulasoke–Maddu–Sembabule Road.[3] The town lies at an average elevation of 1,242 metres (4,075 ft), above sea level.[4] The coordinates of Kanoni are 0°10'22.0"N, 31°54'21.0"E (Latitude:0.172778; Longitude:31.905833).[5]

Population

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During the national population census and household survey, conducted on 27 August 2014, the population of Kanoni was enumerated at 12,439 people.[6]

Points of interest

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The following points of interest lie within or close to the town limits include the tarmacked Mpigi–Kabulasoke–Maddu–Sembabule Road, which passes through town, between Gombe and Kabulasoke.[5][7]

The offices of Kanoni Town Council and the headquarters of Gomba District Administration are located in the town.[7] A new radio station, (Gomba FM), started broadcasting in 2018, and Mubiru Motel, offers accommodation and meals.[7]

Kanoni has one public health care facility, Kanoni Health Centre III, one pharmacy and a number of drug shops, where those who can afford the cost, can obtain medication for their ailments.[7]

The town is home to several elementary schools, most of them private, and two secondary schools. There are four coffee processing factories in the town and one plastics manufacturing factory, Kanoni Plastic Works Company Limited (not operating as of September 2018).[7]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Independent Reporter (25 August 2010). "The making of a needy district". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala. Archived from the original (Archived from the Original) on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  2. ^ Globefeed.com (19 September 2018). "Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. ^ Globefeed.com (19 September 2018). "Distance between Mpigi, Uganda and Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  4. ^ Geoview.info (21 August 2015). "Kanoni, Gomba District: Estimated Terrain Elevation Above Sea Level". Geoview.info. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Location of Kanoni, Gomba District, Buganda Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  6. ^ Uganda Bureau of Statistics (April 2017). "National Population and Housing Census 2014: Map 3: Distribution of Population by Sub-county; Gomba District, 2014" (PDF). Kampala: Uganda Bureau of Statistics. p. 10. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Muwulya, Moses (19 September 2018). "Tarmacked road gives Bobi Wine town facelift". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
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