Jinja District

Jinja City
District
District location in Uganda
District location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°30′N 33°12′E / 0.500°N 33.200°E / 0.500; 33.200
Country Uganda
RegionEastern Region
Sub-regionBusoga sub-region
CapitalBuwenge
Area
 • Land673 km2 (260 sq mi)
Elevation
1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total501,300
 • Density744.9/km2 (1,929/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.jinja.go.ug
Iconic Nimbus Clouds over Sugarcane Plantation in Kakira Jinja City with green background Along Jinja Tororo highway.
Iconic Nimbus Clouds over Sugarcane Plantation in Kakira Jinja City with green background Along Jinja Tororo highway.
Busowoko Falls in Jinja District
Busowoko Falls in Jinja District
New bridge in Jinja district
New bridge in Jinja district

Jinja District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Jinja is the district's main municipal and commercial center.