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by semi-nomadic pastoralists. Nowadays, almost all the land in the district has been privatized as the people have become sedentarized and established permanent homes. The economy has also seen a shift toward the production of food crops. In the 2014 Ugandan census, 89.0% of households reported being
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Rainfall is relatively low and unreliable, averaging about 700 to 800 millimetres (28 to 31 in) annually and peaking in April–May and October–November. Temperatures range between 21 and 34 °C (70 and 93 °F), averaging over 27 °C (81 °F).
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Kazo District is located at an elevation of over 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) above sea level. Its relief consists of low hills and rolling plains, which are drained by seasonal streams. The
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engaged in crop growing, while 66.3% reported being engaged in livestock farming. Major crops include beans,
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Kazo District is located in the pastoral rangelands of southwestern Uganda. It borders the districts of
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lies on the other side of the river in the districts of Kamwenge and Kyegegwa.
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The area of what is now Kazo District was originally part of the chiefdom of
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Historically, the economy of Kazo District revolved around the rearing of
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National Population and Housing Census 2014: Area Specific Profiles
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Kazo District is subdivided into the town council of
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Common trees in the area include 362:, millet, corn, sweet potatoes and coffee. 1398:States and territories established in 2019 612: 598: 590: 522:"Ankole started from Isingiro and Bukanga" 18: 476: 474: 472: 470: 468: 372:Nyakahita–Kazo–Kamwenge–Fort Portal Road 394: 196: 175: 162: 152: 144: 114: 79: 45: 36: 570:"Parliament Approves 23 New Districts" 400: 398: 568:Nakatudde, Olive (4 September 2015). 325:, the district's name was changed to 188: 180: 167: 132: 7: 283:Victoria Basin forest-savanna mosaic 317:in 1901 as part of the district of 172:1,556 km (601 sq mi) 72:Location of Kazo District in Uganda 520:Mushabe, Osborn (11 August 2018). 405:Brinkhoff, Thomas (12 June 2020). 313:, which was incorporated into the 14: 621: 120: 58: 51: 38: 1: 1393:2019 establishments in Uganda 453:. 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Index

District
Location of Kazo
Kazo is located in Uganda
0°00′N 30°48′E / 0.0°N 30.8°E / 0.0; 30.8
Uganda
Region
Western
Kazo
Time zone
UTC+3
EAT
district
Uganda
Western Region
Kampala
Kazo
Kamwenge
Kyegegwa
Sembabule
Kiruhura
Ibanda
Katonga River
Katonga Wildlife Reserve
Victoria Basin forest-savanna mosaic
Acacia
Albizia
Buhweju
Protectorate of Uganda
Ankole
1971 Ugandan coup d'état

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