Population
In 2002 the district had a population of about 405,900 inhabitants, according to the national census. The annual population growth rate of the district was estimated at 3%. It is estimated that the population of the district in 2010 was approximately 514,200. See table below:
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Kibaale District is socially heterogeneous, with more than thirty two (32) registered ethnic groups, but only half of the population are Banyoro, and the remainder are of Ugandan immigrant origin. About 60% of the population are Catholics, 30% belong to the Church of Uganda, and 3% are registered as Muslims. The district, like most of Western Uganda, is a predominantly rural area, with an average population density of around 145 persons per km². Only about 1% of the inhabitants live in urban settlements. Kibaale District has the highest fertility rate in Uganda (8.2). Read more about this topic: Kibaale District Famous quotes containing the word population:“The broad masses of a population are more amenable to the appeal of rhetoric than to any other force.” |