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Revision as of 23:43, 22 February 2010
Kaliro Town
Kaliro Municipality | |
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| Country |  Uganda |
| District | Kaliro District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sam Gamutambuli |
| Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,080 m) |
| Population (2008 Estimate) | |
• Total | 12,300 |
Kaliro is a town in eastern Uganda. It is the headquarters of Kaliro District.
Location
Kaliro is located approximately 38 kilometres (24 mi) north of Iganga on an all-weather tarmacked road.
Population
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics estimated the population of the town at 12,300 in 2008.[1]
Administration
Kaliro is led by an elected mayor and elected town council. The current mayor is Sam Gamutambuli. [2]
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town or close to its borders include:
- There are several sites within the vicinity of Kaliro which are of cultural and tourist significance:[3] 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.
- 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 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.
- Buguge Historical Site
The site is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Kaliro town, 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.
- The offices of Kaliro Town Council
- The headquarters of Kaliro District Administration
- Kaliro Central Market - The source of most fresh-produce in the town
- Kaliro National Teachers College
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