Luuka Town

Luuka Town, also known as Luuka Municipality, but often referred to simply as Luuka, is a town in Eastern Uganda. Prior to 1 July 2010, Luuka Town was known as "Kiyunga". It is the principal political, administrative and commercial center of Luuka District.

Location
Luuka Town is located in Luuka District, Busoga Sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is located approximately 28 km, by road, northwest of Iganga, the nearest large town. This location is approximately 50 km, by road, northeast of Jinja, the largest city in the sub-region. The approximate coordinates of the town are:0°45'51.0"N, 33°19'55.0"E (Latitude:0.764167; Longitude:33.331944).

Population
, the exact population of Luuka Town is not publicly known.

Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:


 * The headquarters of Luuka District Administration
 * The offices of Luuka Town Council
 * Luuka Central Market
 * Paidha Cultural Center