Wanseko

Wanseko
Wanseko

Map of Uganda showing the location of Wanseko
Placement on map is approximate.

Coordinates: 02°10′40″N 31°22′50″E / 2.17778°N 31.38056°E / 2.17778; 31.38056
Country  Uganda
Region Western Uganda
Sub-region Bunyoro sub-region
District Buliisa District
Elevation 640 m (2,100 ft)
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Wanseko, is a settlement in Western Uganda.

Location

Wanseko is located on the eastern shores of Lake Albert, in Buliisa District. It lies approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi), by road, north of the district headquarters at Buliisa.[1] This location is approximately 300 kilometres (190 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The settlement lies at the mouth of the Victoria Nile, at it enters Lake Albert. The coordinates of Wanseko are:2°10'40.0"N, 31°22'50.0"E (Latitude:2.177778; Longitude:31.380556).[3]

Overview

Wanseko lies within Bugungu Wildlife Reserve. It offers opportunity to view various species of exotic bird species. It also supports a small fishing community. The settlement is the northern end of the 111 kilometres (69 mi) Hoima–Butiaba–Wanseko Road. A government-funded transportation ferry crosses the mouth of the river from Wanseko in Buliisa District to Panyimur in Nebbi District, twice daily, six days a week, Mondays through Saturdays.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Road Distance Between Buliisa and Wanseko With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  2. "Map Showing Kampala And Wanseko With Route Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  3. Google (28 July 2014). "Location of Wanseko At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  4. UNRA, . (2015). "Wanseko Panyimur Ferry: Timetable". Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Retrieved 28 June 2015.

Coordinates: 02°10′40″N 31°22′50″E / 2.17778°N 31.38056°E / 2.17778; 31.38056

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