
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Busesa, a city in Eastern Region, Uganda in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Busesa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Busesa | |
| District / County | Iganga District | |
| State | Eastern Region | |
| Country | Uganda | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 32,900 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Region | #15 of 32 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Ugandan Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | UGX | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +256 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ug | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,132 | |
| In Feet | 3,714 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 0.63 | |
| Longitude | 33.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.626° N 33.6° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 37' 35" N 33° 36' 1" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 37.58' N 33° 36.02' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Region Capital | 49 km West-Southwest of Jinja | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Busia, Kenya (60 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kampala |
Busesa is a city situated in Eastern Region, Uganda, within Africa. It falls under Iganga District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Busesa as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Eastern Region
The latitude and longitude of Busesa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,132 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Busesa on the map
Busesa runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Busesa run on Ugandan Shilling (UGX), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Busesa exchange rates
To ring a number in Busesa from outside Uganda, dial +256 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Busesa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Busesa ranks #15 of 32 cities in Eastern Region. It lies about 49 km West-Southwest of Jinja, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Region market. › Cities near Busesa
Busesa has a recorded population of approximately 32,900 people. That places it #15 of 32 cities with population data in Eastern Region. Browse more cities in Eastern Region for comparison.
Busesa sits within Iganga District, is part of Eastern Region in Uganda. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Busesa keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:45 AM and sets around 06:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Busesa price in Ugandan shilling (UGX), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Busesa currency page.
Busesa is about 49 km West-Southwest of Jinja, the capital of Eastern Region. See cities near Busesa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Busesa lands you closest to Busia, Kenya, about 60 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Busesa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.