Lumino, Uganda

Lumino is a settlement in the Eastern Region of Uganda.

For other uses, see Lumino (disambiguation).
Lumino
Lumino
Map of Uganda showing the location of Lumino.
Coordinates: 00°19′30″N 33°59′45″E
Country Uganda
DistrictBusia District
Elevation
1,080 m (3,540 ft)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total14,624[1]
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Location

Lumino is located approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi), by road, south of Busia, the nearest large town and the location of the district headquarters.[2] This location is approximately 186 kilometres (116 mi), by road, east of Kampala, the largest city and capital of Uganda.[3] The coordinates of Lumino are 0°19'30.0"N, 33°59'45.0"E (Latitude:0.324997, Longitude:33.995831).[4]

Population

The 27 August 2014 national census enumerated the population of Lumino sub-county at 14,624.[1]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include: Musita–Mayuge–Lumino–Majanji–Busia Road - the road continues northwards for 21 kilometres (13 mi) to Busia. Also at Lumino, a southern spur of the road continues for 10 kilometres (6 mi) to the northern shores of Lake Victoria at Majanji.[5]

See also

References
  1. GHC (27 August 2014). "Uganda Population By Administrative Units". Geohive.com (GHC). Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  2. GFC. "Road Distance Between Busia and Lumino With Route Marker". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  3. GFC (22 December 2015). "Travel Distance Between Kampala And Lumino With Interactive Map". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  4. Google (22 December 2015). "Location of Lumino At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  5. GFC (22 December 2015). "Road Distance Between Lumino And Majanji With Route Marker". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 22 December 2015.

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