Bukoba
City of Kagera Region in Tanzania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the ferry that sank in 1996, see MV Bukoba.
Not to be confused with Vukovar, Croatia.
Bukoba is a city with a population of 144,938 (2022 census),[2] 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.
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Bukoba | |
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Coordinates: 1°20′S 31°49′E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Kagera Region |
District | Bukoba Urban District |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Urban | 144,938 |
• Rural | 322,448 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Area code | 028 |
Climate | Am |
Website | Regional website |
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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.