Kyenjojo District
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District location in Uganda
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| Coordinates: 00°37′N 30°37′E / 0.617°N 30.617°E / 0.617; 30.617 | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Region of Uganda |
| Sub-region | Toro sub-region |
| Capital | Kyenjojo |
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| • Land | 2,350.1 km2 (907.4 sq mi) |
| Population
(2012 Estimate)
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| • Total | 383,600 |
| • Density | 163.2/km2 (423/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Kyenjojo District is a district in the Western RegionofUganda. Kyenjojo town is the site of the district headquarters.
Kyenjojo District is bordered by Kibale District to the north, Kyegegwa District to the east, Kamwenge District to the south, and Kabarole District to the west. The district headquarters at Kyenjojo are approximately 274 kilometres (170 mi), by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[1] The coordinates of the district are 00 37N, 30 37E.[2]
Kyenjojo District was created in 2000.[3] It is divided into three counties: Mwenge North, Mwenge Central and Mwenge South. Kyenjojo means: "the place where elephants live"; it is derived from the Rutooro word "enjojo", (elephant)(s).[4] Like in most Ugandan Bantu languages, "Mwenge" means "banana beer",[4] which is produced there.[5]
The district is part of Toro sub-region, which is coterminal with the Kingdom of Toro, one of the ancient traditional monarchies in Uganda.[6]
The 1991 national census estimated the district population at about 182,000. The next national census, in 2002, estimated the population at 266,250. In 2012, the population was estimated at 383,600.[7]
Agriculture is the main economic activity in the district. The major crops grown include:
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