Rwampara district

Coordinates: 00°36′S 30°36′E / 0.600°S 30.600°E / -0.600; 30.600
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Rwampara District
Coordinates: 00°36′S 30°36′E / 0.600°S 30.600°E / -0.600; 30.600
Country Uganda
RegionWestern Uganda
Sub-regionAnkole sub-region
CapitalKampala
Area
 • Total1,846.4 km2 (712.9 sq mi)
 • Land1,778.4 km2 (686.6 sq mi)
Elevation
1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Population
 (2014 Estimate)
 • Total270,465
 • Density250.6/km2 (649/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Area code135
Websitewww.rwampara.go.ug

Rwampara District is a district in South Western Uganda.[1] The district was carved out from Mbarara District and given the district status in July 2019.

Location[edit]

The District Borders Sheema District in the North, Isingiro and Mbarara District in the East, Isingiro District in the South and Ntungamo District in the West.

Overview[edit]

Rwampara District was granted District status in 2019. The district got its name from the county name Rwampara that was upgraded to the district status. The district has its headquarters in Kinoni Town.

Sub Counties[edit]

The District contains the following Sub counties Mwizi, Bugamba, Ndeija, Rugando, Buteraniro-Nyeihanga Town Council, Kinoni Town council and Kabura Town Council.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "INAUGURATION OF RWAMPARA DISTRICT | Mbarara District". www.mbarara.go.ug. Retrieved 8 November 2019.