Kibaale

Kibaale
Kibaale
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
Region Western Uganda
Sub-region Bunyoro sub-region
District Kibaale District
Government
 • Mayor
Elevation 4,462 ft (1,360 m)
Population (2011 Estimate)
 • Total 7,600

Kibaale is a town in Western Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kibaale District, and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

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Location

Kibaale is located in Buyaga County, approximately approximately 220 kilometres (140 mi), by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [1] The coordinates of the town are:00 47 24N, 31 03 54E (Latitude:0.7900; Longitude:31.0650).

Population

The 2002 national census estimated the population of Kibaale at about 4,800.[2] In 2006, the population of the town had grown to about 5,200.[3] The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimates the population of the town at 7,600 in 2011.[4]

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of the town include:

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