Kibingo, Uganda
| Kibingo | |
|---|---|
  Kibingo Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°34′12″S 30°24′54″E / 0.57000°S 30.41500°E | |
| Country |
 Uganda |
| Regions of Uganda | Western Uganda |
| Sub-region | Ankole sub-region |
| District | Sheema District |
| Elevation | 4,900 ft (1,500 m) |
Kibingo is a town in Western Uganda. It is the location of the district headquarters of Sheema District.
Location
Kibingo is located on the main Mbarara-Bushenyi Road, approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi), by road, west of Mbarara, the largest city in Ankole sub-region.[1] This location lies approximately 323 kilometres (201 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[2] The coordinates of the town are:00 34 12S, 30 24 34E (Latitude:-0.5700; Longitude:30.4150).[3]
Overview
Kibingo is one of the towns in Sheema District, the others being:
- Kabwohe
- Itendero
- Kamushoko
- Mushanga
Population
As of January 2011, the exact population of the town of Kibingo is not publicly known.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of the town:
- The headquarters of Sheema District Administration
- The offices of Kibingo Town Council
- Kibingo Central Market
- The Mbarara-Bushenyi Highway - The highway passes through the town in an east to west direction.
See also
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