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Wanseko

Wanseko, is a settlement in Western Uganda.

Location

Wanseko is located on the eastern shores of Lake Albert, in Buliisa District. It lies approximately , by road, north of the district headquarters at Buliisa. This is about , by road, north of Hoima, the nearest large city. Wanseko is approximately , by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The settlement lies at the mouth of the Victoria Nile, at it enters Lake Albert. The coordinates of Wanseko are:2°10'40.0"N, 31°22'50.0"E (Latitude:2.177778; Longitude:31.380556).

Overview

Wanseko lies within Bugungu Wildlife Reserve. It offers opportunity to view various species of exotic bird species. It also supports a small fishing community. The settlement is the northern end of the Hoima–Butiaba–Wanseko Road. A government-funded transportation ferry crosses the mouth of the river from Wanseko in Buliisa District to Panyimur in Pakwach District, twice daily, six days a week, Mondays through Saturdays.

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