Bukoba
Bukoba is a city with a population of 144,938 (2022 census), situated in the northwest of Tanzania on the south-western shores of Lake Victoria. It is the capital of the Kagera region, and the administrative seat for Bukoba Urban District.
Bukoba | |
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City of Kagera Region | |
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| Coordinates: 1°20′S 31°49′E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Region | Kagera Region |
| District | Bukoba Urban District |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Urban | 144,938 |
| • Rural | 322,448 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
| Area code | 028 |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | Regional website |
The city is served by Bukoba Airport and regular ferry connections to and from Mwanza, as well as roads to Uganda's Rakai District for cross-border commuters. Plans are underway for a standard gauge railway to Uganda.
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