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Place in Western Region, Uganda
Fort Portal or Kabarole (lit. ' let them see ' )[2] Western Region of Uganda . It is the seat of both Kabarole District and historically of the Tooro Kingdom .[3] [4]
Etymology [ edit ]
Fort Portal was named after British diplomat Sir Gerald Portal , as it was where his base was.
Location [ edit ]
Street view of Fort portal city in Western Uganda
Fort Portal in Kabarole District is located approximately 296 kilometres (184 mi ) by road, west of Kampala , Uganda's capital and largest city, on an all-tarmac two-lane highway.[5] [6] ft ) above sea level.[7]
City Status [ edit ]
On 1 July 2020, Fort Portal was elevated from municipality to a "Tourism city" status.[8] a ) Karago (b ) Ibaale Parish (c ) Burungu Parish (d ) Karambi sub-county (e ) Bukuku sub-county and (f ) parts of Busoro sub-county.[9] [10]
Population [ edit ]
According to the 2002 national census, the population of Fort Portal was about 41,000. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 46,300. In 2011, UBOS estimated the population at 47,100.[11] [12] [1]
Historical population Year Pop. ±% 2002 41,000 — 2010 46,300 +12.9% 2011 47,100 +1.7% 2014 54,275 +15.2% 2020 60,800 +12.0% source:[1] [11] [12]
Healthcare [ edit ]
Fort Portal is home to three hospitals. Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital , a 300-bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health is the largest.[13] Holy Family Virika Hospital , a private hospital with a bed capacity of 155, owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal .[14] Kabarole Missionary Hospital , a community hospital administered by the Church of Uganda , originally founded by John Edward Church of the Church Mission Society.[15]
Education [ edit ]
The city houses three institutions of higher learning. The main campus of Mountains of the Moon University , previously a private university, but now a public university, is located in the city center.[16] Uganda Pentecostal University , a private university affiliated with the Pentecostal Movement .[17] [18] Fins Medical University , was established in the city in 2018.[19] [20]
Notable people [ edit ]
Beenie Gunter : Dancehall artist
Juliana Kanyomozi : Singer
Andrew Mwenda : journalist
Edward Rugumayo : politician, diplomat, author, academic and environmentalist
Kayanja Muhanga : Lieutenant General in the UPDF . Commander of the Land Forces of the UPDF since October 2022.
Nobel Mayombo (1965–2007): Brigadier General in the UPDF, lawyer and legislator.
Margaret Blick Kigozi : Commonly known as Maggie Kigozi, is a Ugandan medical doctor, business consultant, educator, and sportswoman. She was born here in 1950.
Sylvia Rwabogo : Journalist and politician, who served as the District Woman Representative for Kabarole District, in the 10th Parliament (2016–2021).
Asaba Ruyonga , the current city mayor
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ Kaji, Shigeki (2007). A Rutooro Vocabulary ISBN 978-4-87297-890-2
^ Ampurire, Paul (22 May 2019). "Cabinet Approves Phased Creation Of Nine New Cities Beginning 2020" . Kampala: SoftPower Uganda. Retrieved 22 May 2019 .
^ Uganda Radio Network (21 May 2019). "Cabinet approves creation of nine cities" . Daily Monitor Quoting Uganda Radio Network . Retrieved 22 May 2019 .
^ Google (28 December 2020). "Distance between Post Office Building, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda and Post Office, Fort Portal, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 28 December 2020 .
^ Google (17 October 2016). "Location of Fort Portal (Kabarole), Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 17 October 2016 .
^ Floodmap.net (3 January 2019). "Elevation of Fort Portal, Uganda" . Floodmap.net. Retrieved 3 January 2019 .
^ Opondo, Ofwono. "The seven new cities; Lessons from Kampala" . Uganda Media Centre . Uganda Media Centre. Retrieved 4 July 2020 .
^ Wilson Asiimwe (25 August 2021). "Fort Portal administrative units struggle to operate" . New Vision . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ Wilson Asiimwe (28 September 2022). "Fort Portal: From small town to top tourism city" . New Vision . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ a b "Estimated Population of Fort Portal In 2002, 2010 & 2011" (PDF) . Uganda Bureau of Statistics . 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014 .
^ a b UBOS (27 August 2014). "The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants" . Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Retrieved 22 February 2015 .
^ Atuhaire, Scovia (10 August 2016). "Uganda: Drug Scarcity Hits Fort Portal Referral Hospital" . Daily Monitor via AllAfrica.com . Retrieved 17 October 2016 .
^ RCDFP (2014). "Overview of Holy Family Virika Hospital" . Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal (RCDFP). Retrieved 17 October 2016 .
^ KHCOU (17 October 2016). "Kabarole Hospital, Church of Uganda" . Fort Portal: Kabarole Hospital, Church of Uganda (KHCOU). Retrieved 17 October 2016 .
^ Alex Ashaba (29 June 2022). "Govt injects Shs40 billion to make Moon university public" . Daily Monitor . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ Carol Natukunda (14 July 2007). "Four more universities approved" . New Vision . Retrieved 17 October 2016 .
^ Google (17 October 2016). "Location of the Main Campus of Uganda Pentecostal University" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 17 October 2016 .
^ Uganda National Council for Higher Education (2019). "Location of Fins Medical University" . Kampala: Uganda National Council for Higher Education . Retrieved 13 June 2019 .
^ RCDFP (2014). "Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal: History and Growth" . Fort Portal: Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal (RCDFP). Retrieved 17 October 2016 .
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