Kakuuto, Uganda


Kakuuto is a town in southwestern Central Uganda.

Location

Kakuuto is located in Rakai District, approximately, by road, south of Masaka, the largest city in the sub-region. This location lies immediately west of the highway between Masaka and the border town of Mutukula, at an elevation of, above sea level. Mutukula, the border town between Uganda and Tanzania, lies approximately, by road, south of Kakuuto. The coordinates of Kakuuto are:0°50'24.0"S, 31°27'36.0".

Overview

Kakuuto is a small, town in southern Rakai District. It is the county seat of Kakuuto County. The surrounding area is primarily rural and poor. The population of the area has been greatly adversely affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic over the past three decades. With the help of charities and NGO's, the town and region is slowly recovering.

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town or close to the town limits: