Rubirizi

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Rubirizi
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Rubirizi is located in Uganda
Rubirizi
Rubirizi
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 00°15′58″S 30°06′25″E / 0.26611°S 30.10694°E / -0.26611; 30.10694Coordinates: 00°15′58″S 30°06′25″E / 0.26611°S 30.10694°E / -0.26611; 30.10694
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg Uganda
RegionWestern Region
Sub-RegionAnkole sub-region
DistrictRubirizi District
Elevation
5,787 ft (1,764 m)
Population
 (2014 Census)
 • Total8,204

Rubirizi, sometimes spelled Rubiriizi, is a town in Rubirizi District, Ankole sub-region, Western Uganda. The town is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Rubirizi District. The district is named after the town.[1]

Location[]

Rubirizi lies just south of the Equator, along the Kikorongo–Ishaka Road. This location is approximately 98 kilometres (61 mi), by road, northwest of Mbarara, the largest city in Ankole sub-region.[2]

Rubirizi is located approximately 365 kilometres (227 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[3] The coordinates of the town are: 00°15'58.0"S, 30°06'25.0"E (Latitude:-0.266111; Longitude:30.106944).[4] Rubirizi is located at an average elevation of 1,764 metres (5,787 ft), above sea level.[5]

Population[]

The 2014 population census, enumerated the population of Rubirizi Town at 8,204.[6]

Points of interest[]

The following points of interest are found within the town limits or close to its edges: (a) The headquarters of Rubirizi District Administration (b) The offices of Rubirizi Town Council (c) Rubirizi Central Market: The largest fresh-produce market in the town (d) The Ntungamo-Kasese Highway: The highway passes through the town in a general north to south direction and (e) A branch of Bank of Africa.[7]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Uganda Schools Guide (2018). "Browse Schools in Rubirizi Town Council Sub County, Rubirizi District". Kampala: Uganda Schools Guide. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  2. ^ Globefeed.com (25 March 2019). "Distance between Mbarara City Centre, Uganda and Rubirizi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  3. ^ Globefeed.com (25 March 2019). "Distance between Kampala City Centre, Uganda and Rubirizi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  4. ^ Google (25 March 2019). "Location of Rubirizi Town, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  5. ^ Floodmap (2018). "Elevation of Rubirizi, Uganda". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  6. ^ Rubirizi District (2019). "Overview of Rubirizi District". Rubirizi Town: Rubirizi District Administration. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  7. ^ Wilber Muhwezi (26 March 2013). "Bank of Africa goes to Rubirizi". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2019.

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