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Masaka, Central Region

Uganda

Provincial capital0.3338° S, 31.7341° E

Masaka is a provincial capital in Central Region, Uganda. The recorded population is 116,600.

Population116,600
ProvinceCentral Region
Coordinates0.3338° S, 31.7341° E
CountryUganda
Rank in Uganda#18 of 11,455

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About Masaka

At coordinates 0.33° S, 31.73° E, Masaka lies in the Southern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Central Region in Uganda.

Masaka has 116,600 inhabitants, making it the #18 most populated locality in Uganda out of 11,455 registered.

Weather in Masaka

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Cities in Central Region

The Central Region region of Uganda is home to Masaka and other cities such as Kampala, Nansana, Kira. Masaka has 116,600 inhabitants.

Kampala1,680,600Nansana532,800Kira462,900Bunamwaya413,400Kyengera285,400Kasangati207,800Mukono191,300Njeru178,800Katabi154,300Kajansi135,600

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Masaka includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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KimanyaVillage
1 km
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GayazaCity
2.6 km
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KyanjaCity
2.7 km
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KitovuCity
3.6 km
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KyabakuzaCity
3.8 km
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BulandoCity
4 km
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NyendoCity
4.4 km
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BuddaCity
5.3 km
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KitweCity
6.6 km
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KagandaCity
6.7 km
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KaluaCity
6.7 km
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BisanjeCity
6.7 km
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KabukulwaCity
6.8 km
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KyalusoweCity
7.8 km
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KyamagomaCity
7.9 km
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KisojjoCity
7.9 km
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BuwungaCity
7.9 km
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MukoniCity
8.2 km
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KyakatebeCity
8.3 km
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KasanjeCity
8.3 km

Universities in Masaka

Masaka is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Katigondo National Major Seminary———
Muteesa I Royal University2007——
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Largest cities in Uganda

#1 Kampala1,680,600#2 Nansana532,800#3 Kira462,900#4 Bunamwaya413,400#5 Kyengera285,400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Masaka?

Masaka has a population of 116,600. It ranks #18 in Uganda by population.

What province or state is Masaka in?

Masaka is located in Central Region, Uganda.

Where is Masaka located?

Masaka is located at coordinates 0.33° S, 31.73° E in Central Region, Uganda.

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