MASAKA

town, southern Uganda, situated about 80 miles (130 km) southwest of Kampala (the national capital), at an elevation of 4,300 feet (1,310 m). Roads connect it with Mbirizi, Lyantonde, and Mbarara. It is a market town and important commercial centre for the surrounding rich coffee-growing area. Its industries produce processed meat and fish, beverages, footwear, furniture, bakery products, glass, clay products, and milled grain. The town is the site of historic Fort Mosaka. About 24 miles (39 km) to the east is the small Lake Victoria port of Bukakata. Pop. (1991 prelim.) 49,070.