Manafwa District

Manafwa District
—  District  —
District location in Uganda District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°01′N 34°21′E / 1.017°N 34.35°E / 1.017; 34.35
Country	Uganda
Region	Eastern Uganda
Sub-region	Bugisu sub-region
Capital	Manafwa
Area
- Total	451 km2 (174.1 sq mi)
Population (2010 Estimate)
- Total	153,000
- Density	339.2/km2 (878.5/sq mi)
Time zone	EAT (UTC+3)
Website	Homepage

Manafwa District is a district in the Eastern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Manafwa, where the district headquarters are located.

Location

Manafwa District is bordered by Bududa District to the north, the Republic of Kenya to the east and south, Tororo District to the southwest and Mbale District to the west.^[1] The district headquarters at Manafwa are located approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi), by road, southeast of Mbale, the largest city of in the sub-region.^[2] The coordinates of the district are: 00 54N, 34 20E.

Overview

The total surface area of the district is estimated at 451 square kilometres (174 sq mi).^[3] The district was created in 1999 and was part of Mbale District, together with Sironko District, before 1999. In 2006, the northern part of Manafwa District was carved off to form Bududa District.

Population

The national census of 2002 estimated the population of the district at about 264,000 inhabitants. In 2006, Bududa District was peeled off to form a separate district, taking an estimated 146,000 inhabitants with it. In 2010 the estimated population of Manafwa District was approximately 153,000.

Geography

Manafwa District has three major climatic zones:

• Lowland Manafwa

Close to the border with Kenya in the east and close to the border with Tororo District in the south. The main natural vegetation is savannah grassland.

• Upland Nanafwa

In the center of the district. The natural vegetation is tropical rain forest.

• Mountain Manafwa

To the west and north in the district. The natural vegetation is alpine mountain vegetation. A significant portion of this part of the district is part of Mount Elgon National Park, a protected natural wildlife reserve.^[4]

Economic activity

Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of the district. The fertile volcanic soils and the abundant rainfall (average 1,500mm/year), ensure ample yields of both cash and food crops. Some of the crops grown include:

• Arabica coffee
• Cotton
• Maize
• Beans
• Matooke
• Bananas
• Pineapples
• Potatos
• Millet

The farm produce finds market within the district as well as in the city of Mbale, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the west of the district, on the western slopes of Mt. Elgon.^[5]

External links

• Manafwa District Homepage

See also

• Manafwa
• Bamasaba
• Bugisu sub-region
• Districts of Uganda

References

1. ^ Map of Ugandan Districts
2. ^ Distance between Mbale and Manafwa with Map
3. ^ About Manafwa District
4. ^ Topography of Manafwa District
5. ^ Economic Activity in Manafwa District

Coordinates: 01°01′N 34°21′E / 1.017°N 34.35°E / 1.017; 34.35