Bugweri District is a district in Busoga region, Eastern Uganda.
History
Bugweri District was among the new districts approved by Parliament to start operations on 1 July 2018. The district was carved out of Iganga District. == Geography ==
Geography
Bugweri District lies in the Busoga sub-region in Eastern Uganda. The district covers about 378.9 km2 and has gently undulating terrain. == Administrative divisions ==
Administrative divisions
Bugweri District has eight lower local government units, five subcounties and three town councils. == Demographics ==
Demographics
At the 2024 census, the district population was 211,511 (99,283 male and 112,228 female). The district reported 46,584 households and an average household size of 4.5. == Economy ==
Economy
Small-scale agriculture is a major livelihood source in the district. The district profile lists maize and beans among key crops. == Social services ==
Social services
Education The district profile reports 54 government and 147 private primary schools, 8 government and 45 private secondary schools, and 2 tertiary institutions (1 government and 1 private). Health The district profile reports no hospitals, one Health Centre IV, seven Health Centre III facilities, and 21 Health Centre II facilities and clinics, for a total of 29 health facilities across government, PNFP, and private ownership. == See also ==