Koome Island, a part of the Ssese Islands archipelago, is located in Mukono District, in northwestern Lake Victoria, Uganda. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty and economic activity.
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Location and Geography
The Ssese Islands are an archipelago of eighty-four islands in the northwest of Lake Victoria in Uganda. The islands lie in two main groups. The northeastern group can be referred to as the Koome Group, after Koome Island, the largest in that group. Koome is the largest island in the northeastern group. Other islands in the same group include: Damba Island, Lwaje Island, Ngamba-Chimpanzee Island, Bulago Island, Kayaga Island and others. The island is separated from the Bugala group of Ssese Islands by the Koome Channel.
This location lies approximately 63 kilometres (39 mi), by water, northeast of Kalangala. The largest urban area on the island is called Bugombe, located on the northwestern shore of the island. There is a health center on the island, Koome Health Center III, not far from Bugombe.
The Ssese Islands: An Overview
The Ssese Islands are inhabited by the Bantu speaking Bassese tribe, closely related to the Baganda and the Basoga, and speaking a similar, though distinct language. Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the islands were one of the most important spiritual centers of the region. About 50% of the islands are inhabited.
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Ssese Islands
The south west can be referred to as the Bugala Group group, after Bugala Island, the largest in the archipelago. Other inslands in the Bugala Group include: Bubeke, Bufumira, Bugaba, Bukasa, Buyova, Funve and Serinya. The two groups are separated by the Koome Channel. The main islands in the Koome Group include: Damba, Koome and Luwaji.
Economic Activities
The principal economic activity on Koome, as is the case with most adjacent islands in the Ssese Islands is fishing. Nile Perch is the species primarily fished, with most of the catch processed on the mainland for export. Overfishing is a concern.
The principal industry in the Ssese Islands is fishing for the huge Nile Perch, with much of the catch being exported. Overfishing is a huge concern on these and other islands in Lake Victoria. Other industries include agriculture, forestry and tourism. Logging is another economic activity that is practiced on the Ssese Inslands.
Livestock farming is practiced on the islands. It is estimated that 3,000 cattle, 250,000 poultry (chicken and ducks), 1,235 goats and 7,000 pigs are kept on the islands. BIDCO, a private palm oil processor based in Jinja District, on the mainland, owns a 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) palm oil plantation on the islands. In addition, outgrower farmers grow palm oil on contract with BIDCO and sell their produce to the processor.
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The islands are also home to a variety of animals including primates, which are not easily accessible on the mainland. This has led to the evolution of a small but growing tourism industry.
Koome island is an ideal location for camp sites,resort hotels,fishing camps and agricultural development because of its excellent soil.The soil on the island is very rich and supports a variety of plants including palm, pineapples and other local fruit.
American samaritan comes to aid of Koome island.
Real Estate Opportunity
This virgin freehold property consists of 3053 acres of prime real estate on a 3693 acre island that is ideal for development. There are small water features within the island making it a true nature lover's paradise.
Koome Island is located a mere 45 minutes from Entebbe international airport in Uganda on the largest, most famous body of water in Africa, Lake Victoria. Uganda is known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by Tanzania. The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria. With a surface area of 68,800 square kilometres (26,600 sq mi), Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake by area, and it is the largest tropical lake in the world.
For those interested in owning a piece of this paradise, Koome Island presents a unique opportunity.
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Key Facts About Koome Island
Here's a summary of key information about Koome Island:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Koome Island |
| Location | Lake Victoria, Uganda |
| Region | Ssese Islands |
| Development | Non Developed |
| Title | Freehold |
| Type | Private Island |
| Size | 3053.00 Acres |
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