Wanseko
Wanseko, is a settlement in Western Uganda.
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![]() ![]() Wanseko Map of Uganda showing the location of Wanseko Placement on map is approximate. | |
Coordinates: 02°10′40″N 31°22′50″E | |
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Region | Western Uganda |
Sub-region | Bunyoro sub-region |
District | Buliisa District |
Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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
- Google (24 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Buliisa and Wanseko With Map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- Google (24 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Hoima And Wanseko" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- Google (24 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Wanseko, Uganda And Kampala, Uganda With Interactive Map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- Google (24 June 2021). "Location of Wanseko, Buliisa District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- "Wanseko Panyimur Ferry: Timetable". Uganda National Roads Authority. 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.