Central Region, Uganda
Central
Buganda | |
|---|---|
Location of Buganda Region in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°19′N 032°35′E / 0.317°N 32.583°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Central |
| Regional capital | Kampala |
| Area | |
• Total | 61,403.2 km2 (23,707.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population (2014 census) | |
• Total | 9,529,227 |
• Estimate (2011) | 8,465,400 |
| • Density | 155.191/km2 (401.943/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | UG-C |
| HDI (2019) | 0.605 medium · 1st |
The Central region is one of the four regions in the country of Uganda. As of Uganda's 2014 census, the region's population was 9,529,227. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda.