Wanseko
Wanseko is located in Uganda
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
RegionWestern Uganda
Sub-regionBunyoro sub-region
DistrictBuliisa District
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Wanseko, is a settlement in Western Uganda.

Location

Wanseko is located on the eastern shores of Lake Albert, in Buliisa District. It lies approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi), by road, north of the district headquarters at Buliisa.[1] This is about 104 kilometres (65 mi), by road, north of Hoima, the nearest large city.[2] Wanseko is approximately 301 kilometres (187 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3] 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).[4]

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.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Google (24 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Buliisa and Wanseko With Map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  2. ↑ Google (24 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Hoima And Wanseko" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  3. ↑ Google (24 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Wanseko, Uganda And Kampala, Uganda With Interactive Map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. ↑ Google (24 June 2021). "Location of Wanseko, Buliisa District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Wanseko Panyimur Ferry: Timetable". Uganda National Roads Authority. 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.

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

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