Binyiny

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Binyiny
Binyiny
Map of Uganda showing the location of Binyiny.
Coordinates: 01°24′54″N 34°30′54″E / 1.41500°N 34.51500°E / 1.41500; 34.51500
District Kween District
Elevation 1,900 m (6,200 ft)
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Binyiny is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the largest town in Kween District and the headquarters of the district are located in the town.[1] Kween District is one of the twenty-three (23) newly created districts in Uganda. Before July 2010, the district was part of Kapchorwa District.[2]

Location

Binyiny is located approximately 69 kilometres (43 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the nearest largest city.[3] This location is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), north-northeast of Kapchorwa, the largest town in the sub-region.[4] The coordinates of the town are: 01 24 54N, 34 30 54E. (Latitude:1.4150; Longitude:34.5150).[5]

Population

As of December 2010, the exact population of the town of Binyiny is not known.

Landmarks

Te landmarks within the town, or near its borders include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kween District Headquarters Located At Binyiny
  2. ↑ New District Chairpersons Voted In
  3. ↑ Road Distance Between Mbale And Binyiny With Map
  4. ↑ Road Distance Between Binyiny And Kapchorwa With Map
  5. ↑ Location of Binyiny At Google Maps

External links

Capital: Binyiny
Towns and villages
Geography
Notable landmarks

Coordinates: 01°24′54″N 34°30′54″E / 1.41500°N 34.51500°E / 1.41500; 34.51500

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