Entebbe is a town in central Uganda.
It is the second largest city in the country after Kampala. Entebbe is found on the shores of Lake Victoria. Entebbe International Airport, which is the main and busiest airport of Uganda, is located in the town. The famous Operation Entebbe took place at Entebbe Airport in 1976.
Entebbe | |
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Coordinates: 00°03′00″N 32°27′36″E / 0.05000°N 32.46000°E | |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Central Uganda |
District | Wakiso District |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vincent Kayanja |
Area | |
• Total | 21.7 sq mi (56.2 km2) |
• Water | 8 sq mi (20 km2) |
Elevation | 3,870 ft (1,180 m) |
Population (2014 Census) | |
• Total | 69,958 |
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