Where is Kalangala found?
Lake Victoria
Location. Kalangala is on the northern shore of Bugala Island, the largest of the Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria. It is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi), across water, southwest of Entebbe. The coordinates of the town are0°19’17.0″S, 32°17’31.0″E (Latitude:-0.321389; Longitude:32.291944).
Why is Kalangala called an island?
The district is coterminous with the Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria and does not have territory on mainland Uganda. Like other Ugandan districts, it is named after its ‘chief town’, Kalangala which is located on Bugala Island, the largest of the Ssese Islands.
How do I get to Kalangala?
From Entebbe, there are two ways to get to Kalangala. Depending on your budget, you may opt to fly in a helicopter from Entebbe Airport or opt for the most common way of going by boat. By boat, there are three options. You May opt to hire a private boat or take a scheduled boat/Ferry trip that leaves at set times.
How many villages are in Kalangala district?
Distribution of islands and Administrative Units
| COUNTY | SUB-COUNTY (LCIII) | No. of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Bujumba | Sub-total | 20 |
| Kalangala T C | 2 | |
| 5 | ||
| Sub-total | 7 |
Which cash crop is grown in Kalangala?
Other farming activities cover both crop production and livestock rearing. Currently, the district produces maize, rice, bananas, milk, goats and coffee for commercial purposes.
How much is from Kampala to Kalangala?
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kampala to Kalangala, including transfers. Where can I stay near Kalangala? There are four+ hotels available in Kalangala. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
How much is ferry to Kalangala?
Is there a direct ferry between Entebbe and Kalangala? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Entebbe and arriving at Ssese. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Who is the MP of Kalangala district?
Idah Nabayiga (born 14 November 1979) is a Ugandan politician and the District Woman Representative for Kalangala District in Uganda’s 10th Parliament.
Which language is mostly spoken in Uganda?
English, inherited from the colonial period, and Swahili are the official languages; the latter was added in 2005. There is also a Ugandan Sign Language.