Entebbe

city in Uganda

Entebbe is a town in central Uganda. It is the second largest city in the country after Kampala. Entebbe is found on the shores of Lake Victoria.[2][3] Entebbe International Airport, which is the main and busiest airport of Uganda, is located in the town. The famous Operation Entebbe took place at Entebbe Airport in 1976.

Entebbe
Entebbe is located in Uganda
Entebbe
Entebbe
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°03′00″N 32°27′36″E / 0.05000°N 32.46000°E / 0.05000; 32.46000
Country Uganda
RegionCentral Uganda
DistrictWakiso District
Government
 • MayorVincent Kayanja[1]
Area
 • Total21.7 sq mi (56.2 km2)
 • Water8 sq mi (20 km2)
Elevation
3,870 ft (1,180 m)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total69,958

References change

  1. Ssebuyira, Martin (26 May 2011). "New Entebbe Mayor Faces Sh600 Million Debt Hurdle". Daily Monitor via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. | Entebbe: A mother's week of 'indescribable fear' - BBC News
  3. | U.S. embassy warns of security threat to Uganda airport - CNN