Wanseko

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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 . 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 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. ^ UNRA, . (2015). "Wanseko Panyimur Ferry: Timetable". Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Retrieved 28 June 2015.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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

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