Hoima
Hoima
Hoima | |
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District capital | |
| Nickname: "Oil City" | |
| Motto: Oil is our Pride | |
| Coordinates: 01°25′55″N 31°21′09″E / 1.43194°N 31.35250°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Western Region |
| Sub-region | Bunyoro sub-region |
| District | Hoima District |
| Government | |
| • MP | 'Ruyonga Daniel for Hoima West and Isingoma Patrick for Hoima East city division |
| • Mayor | Brian Kaboyo |
| Elevation | 3,674.54 ft (1,120 m) |
| Population (2020 Estimate) | |
• Total | 122,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | AW |
| Website | www.hoimacity.go.ug |
Hoima is the second capital of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Hoima District. It is also the location of the palace of the Omukama of Bunyoro.