Kihihi

Kihihi
Kihihi
Location in Uganda
Coordinates:
Country Uganda
District Kanungu District
Government
 • Chairman LC5
Elevation 3,740 ft (1,140 m)
Time zone East African time

Kihihi is a town in southwestern Uganda. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in Kanungu District, after Kanungu, where the district headquarters are located.

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Location

Kihihi is located approximately 88 kilometres (55 mi), by road, northwest of Kabale, the largest city in the sub-region.[1] It lies east of Ishasha, in Rukungiri District. The coordinates of the town are: 00 45 00S, 29 42 00E (Latitude:-0.7500; Longitude:29.7000).[2]

Overview

Kihihi is a small town in Kanungu District, approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), east of the International border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Ishasha.[3] The town accommodates a large refugee camp administered by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). It also has one bank (Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited), one ATM and several motels and lodges.[4]

Population

As of November 2010, the exact population of Kihihi is not publicly known.

Landmarks

Landmarks that are located within the town limits or near the edge of town include:

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See also

References

  1. ^ Road Distance between Kabale and Kihihi with Map
  2. ^ Location of Kihihi At Google Maps
  3. ^ Road Distance Between Kihihi And Ishasha With Map
  4. ^ Overview of Kihihi, Uganda
  5. ^ Stanbic Bank Uganda Maintains Branch In Kihihi
Capital: Kanungu
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