Sironko District

Sironko District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°14′N 34°15′E / 1.233°N 34.250°E / 1.233; 34.250
Country Uganda
RegionEastern Region
Sub-regionBugisu sub-region
CapitalSironko
Area
 • Land446.1 km2 (172.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,420 m (4,660 ft)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total239,600
 • Density537.1/km2 (1,391/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.sironko.go.ug

Sironko District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The district was created in 2000 and had previously been part of Mbale District. Sironko is the main commercial town in the district.