Rwimi

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Rwimi
Rwimi
Map of Uganda showing the location of Rwimi
Coordinates: 00°22′39″N 30°13′01″E / 0.37750°N 30.21694°E / 0.37750; 30.21694
District Kabarole District
Elevation 1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Rwimi is a small town in Kabarole District in western Uganda.

Location

The town of Rwimi sits on the border between Kabarole District and Kasese District, in the Rwenzori Mountains. It is located approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi), by road, north of Kasese, on the Kasese - Fort Portal Highway.[1] The coordinates of the town are:00 22 39N, 30 13 01E (Latitude:0.3775; Longitude:30.2170). The coordinates are imprecise because Rwimi does not appear on most maps today.

Overview

During the 1990s Rwimi, then still a trading centre, survived several attacks of the rebels the Allied Democratic Forces.

Population

The population of Rwimi is not known at this time.

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within the town or near its edges:

External links

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rwimi is located approximately 26 Road Kilometers north of Kasese
Capital: Kabarole
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  • Bunyangabu County
  • Burahya County
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Coordinates: 00°22′39″N 30°13′01″E / 0.37750°N 30.21694°E / 0.37750; 30.21694


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