District Economies

SOROTI MUNICIPALITY, 2020/21

1 Name  Soroti Municipality
2 Size  
3 Population  49,685
4 Sub counties 3
5 Parishes  13
6 Main Economic activity  Agriculture –millet, maize, horticulture -fruits
8 State of industrial parks  Soroti SGR Industrial Park -20 companies allocated land with 1 operational. These will create 250 direct jobs and 600 indirect jobs.
     
10 Major investments Tourism, Agro industrialization.

 

Business Category Number of Licensed Businesses Percent
Accommodation and food services 57 8.30%
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 11 1.60%
Business Support Services 1 0.10%
Construction and Real Estate 11 1.60%
Education services 37 5.40%
Financial intermediation and insurance 54 7.90%
Health and social services 21 3%
Manufacturing 58 8.50%
Mechanical and Repair services 54 7.90%
Mining and Quarrying 2 0.90%
Recreation and Personal service 93 13.60%
Trade 277 40.70%
Transport and Storage Services 3 0.40%
Total 679 100%
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