Ishasha, Uganda
| Ishasha | |
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  Ishasha Map of Uganda showing the location of Ishasha | |
| Coordinates: 00°44′24″S 29°37′49″E / 0.74000°S 29.63028°ECoordinates: 00°44′24″S 29°37′49″E / 0.74000°S 29.63028°E | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Western |
| District | Kanungu |
| Elevation | 990 m (3,250 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Ishasha is a town in the Kanungu District in the Western Region of Uganda.
Location
Ishasha is approximately 430 kilometres (270 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[1] it is on the international border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The coordinates of Ishasha are 0°44'24.0"S, 29°37'49.0"E (Latitude:-0.7400, Longitude:29.6303).[2]
Overview
Ishasha is close to the southwestern tip of Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP), the most visited national park in Uganda. The topography in this area of QENP is significantly different from the other areas of the park. The "Ishasha Sector" of QENP is home to tree-climbing lions. The males of these lions sport manes that are black, a unique feature.
Points of interest
Other points of interest within the town limits or near its edges:
- offices of Ishasha Town Council
- Ishasha central market
- Ishasha Airport, a civilian airport serving Ishasha and the neighboring QENP
- Virunga National Park, across the border in the DRC
- Kanungu Power Station, also known as the Ishasha Power Station, a 6.6 megawatt hydropower station[3][4]
See also
References
- ↑ GFC, . (8 July 2015). "Approximate Travel Distance Between Ishasha, Uganda And Kampala With Interactive Map". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ Google (27 November 2015). "Location of Ishasha, Uganda At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ Oluka, Benon Herbert (6 April 2010). "Uganda’s Energy Relief Still A Long Way". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ Rumanzi, Perez (22 November 2011). "Kanungu Mini-Hydro Dam Starts Work Today Amid Power Outages". Retrieved 8 July 2015.
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