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Location & Surroundings

Central Region is a first-order administrative division in Uganda with 6,683,887 inhabitants, at 1,254 m elevation. The national capital Kampala is 68 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 70 km away.

Also known as: Região Central · 中央地域 · Centre · Центральная область · Regione Centrale · Central

Overview

Central Region is region of Uganda.

It is located in Uganda.

The population is about 6,683,887 (2002).

It covers about 61,403 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,200 metre.

Also known as: Central Region, Uganda

Media

Locator map

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Banner

Banner WV banner Central Uganda Murchinson Falls.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Uganda
  • Located in Uganda
  • Area 61,403 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    0° 30' 0" N, 32° 0' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1254 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kampala
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 6,683,887
  • Pop. Density 485 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Shilling (UGX)
  • Phone Prefix +256

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Places in Central Region

  • Kampala
    capital of a political entity Pop: 1,680,600
  • Nansana
    populated place Pop: 532,800
  • Kira
    populated place Pop: 462,900
  • Bunamwaya
    populated place Pop: 413,400
  • Kyengera
    populated place Pop: 285,400
  • Kasangati
    populated place Pop: 207,800
  • Mukono
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 191,300
  • Njeru
    populated place Pop: 178,800
  • Katabi
    populated place Pop: 154,300
  • Kajansi
    populated place Pop: 135,600
  • Lugazi
    populated place Pop: 128,400
  • Mubende
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 121,600
  • Masaka
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 116,600
  • Mityana
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 105,200
  • Entebbe
    populated place Pop: 102,600
  • Wakiso
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 87,900
  • Mpigi
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 49,500
  • Luwero
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 49,100
  • Kasanje
    populated place Pop: 42,300
  • Wobulenzi
    populated place Pop: 31,000
  • Kayunga
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 30,000
  • Bombo
    populated place Pop: 29,600
  • Kasaali
    seat of a fourth-order administrative division Pop: 29,000
  • Kakiri
    populated place Pop: 28,100
  • Bukuya
    populated place Pop: 26,972
  • Lukaya
    populated place Pop: 25,600
  • Namasuba
    populated place Pop: 22,507
  • Kiboga
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 22,400
  • Namayumba
    populated place Pop: 22,100
  • Kiziba
    populated place Pop: 21,300
  • Butemba
    populated place Pop: 18,800
  • Buikwe
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 18,500
  • Kireka
    populated place Pop: 17,947
  • Kasanda
    populated place Pop: 17,000
  • Gombe
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 16,600
  • Bukomero
    populated place Pop: 16,400
  • Lyantonde
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 16,300
  • Kyazanga
    populated place Pop: 16,000
  • Kasambya
    populated place Pop: 15,700
  • Kalisizo
    populated place Pop: 15,200
  • Lwengo
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 15,100
  • Bweyogerere
    populated place Pop: 11,473
  • Kyotera
    populated place Pop: 8,472
  • Byakabanda
    populated place Pop: 7,608
  • Nakasongola
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 6,921
  • Sembabule
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 4,320
  • Lweeza
    populated place Pop: 1,000
  • Bagambira
    populated place
  • Bageza
    populated place
  • Bajo
    populated place

Castles & Historic in Central Region

Hotels in Central Region

Mountains & Terrain in Central Region

Others in Central Region

Parks & Nature in Central Region

Transport in Central Region

Water in Central Region

Alternate Names

pt pt-BR
Região Central
ja
中央地域
fr
Centre
ru
Центральная область
it
Regione Centrale
nl frr nb
Central
tr
Merkez Bölgesi
zh
中部區
ar
المنطقة الوسطى
de
Zentraluganda
id
Region Tengah
mi
Rohe-ki-te-pokapū
ur
وسطی علاقہ، یوگنڈا
ca
Regió Central
sr
Централни регион
ko
중부주
sw
Mkoa wa Kati
el
Κεντρική Ουγκάντα
ku
Herêma Navend
eo
Centra regiono de Ugando
eu
Erdialdekoa
vi
Trung Uganda
az
Mərkəz bölgəsi
fa
استان مرکزی، اوگاندا
ast
Rexón Central
be
Цэнтральная вобласць
fi
Ugandan keskinen alue
hy
Կենտրոնական շրջան
ka
ცენტრალური რეგიონი
uk
Центральна область
sk
Stredný región
nan
Tiong-pō͘ Chiu

Weather in Central Region

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Central Region, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.

Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.75 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 19.1 0.6 328 93 1,014.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 17.0 0.3 246 99 1,014.5 1.94 / 1.94 100 0.0 n/a
12h 19.9 0.8 334 92 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.13 100 46.0 n/a
18h 21.7 1.6 272 84 1,012.0 2.00 / 2.13 81 522.3 n/a
Tomorrow 17.6 0.8 293 98 1,015.6 1.63 / 3.75 62 38.8 n/a
30h 17.7 1.0 37 98 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.13 100 0.0 n/a
36h 18.6 0.3 48 97 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.13 93 13.9 n/a
42h 19.8 0.7 39 93 1,013.4 1.63 / 1.75 100 204.0 n/a
Thursday 17.1 1.1 298 96 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.38 95 52.4 n/a
54h 16.7 0.8 35 96 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 18.2 1.0 35 93 1,019.0 0.06 / 0.06 100 11.6 n/a
66h 23.0 0.9 357 76 1,014.6 1.50 / 1.56 100 393.3 n/a
Friday 16.6 0.9 56 90 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.63 100 99.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Central Region?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Central Region today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Central Region?
Local time is 03:37. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Central Region?
Central Region is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Central Region?
Population about 6,683,887.
What is the elevation of Central Region?
DEM 1,254 m.
Where is Central Region located?
It is at 0.50000, 32.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Central Region in?
It is in Uganda.

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Last updated 2012-04-28
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