Rubirizi
Rubirizi | |
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Rubirizi Location in Uganda | |
Coordinates: 00°15′58″S 30°06′25″E / 0.26611°S 30.10694°ECoordinates: 00°15′58″S 30°06′25″E / 0.26611°S 30.10694°E | |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Western Region |
Sub-Region | Ankole sub-region |
District | Rubirizi District |
Elevation | 5,787 ft (1,764 m) |
Population (2014 Census) | |
• Total | 8,204 |
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[]
- ^ Uganda Schools Guide (2018). "Browse Schools in Rubirizi Town Council Sub County, Rubirizi District". Kampala: Uganda Schools Guide. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (25 March 2019). "Distance between Mbarara City Centre, Uganda and Rubirizi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Globefeed.com (25 March 2019). "Distance between Kampala City Centre, Uganda and Rubirizi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Google (25 March 2019). "Location of Rubirizi Town, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Floodmap (2018). "Elevation of Rubirizi, Uganda". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ Rubirizi District (2019). "Overview of Rubirizi District". Rubirizi Town: Rubirizi District Administration. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Wilber Muhwezi (26 March 2013). "Bank of Africa goes to Rubirizi". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
External links[]
- Rubirizi District Internet Portal
- Rubirizi District Is Nature's Paradise As of 9 September 2013.
- Populated places in Western Region, Uganda
- Cities in the Great Rift Valley
- Rubirizi District