Binyiny Explained

Official Name:	Binyiny
Mapsize:	150px
Pushpin Map Caption:	Map of Uganda showing the location of Binyiny.
Pushpin Map:	Uganda
Subdivision Type:	District
Subdivision Name:	Kween District
Population As Of:	2014 Estimate
Timezone:	EAT
Utc Offset:	+3
Coordinates:	1.4175°N 34.5344°W
Elevation M:	1900

Binyiny is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the largest town in Kween District and the headquarters of the district are located in the town. Kween District is one of the 23 new Ugandan districts, created in 2010. Prior to July 2010, the district was part of Kapchorwa District.^[1]

Location

Binyiny is located approximately 70km (40miles), by road, northeast of Mbale, the nearest large city.^[2] This location lies approximately 5km (03miles), east of Kapchorwa, the largest town in the sub-region.^[3] The coordinates of the town are:1°25'03.0"N, 34°32'04.0"E (Latitude:1.417500; Longitude:34.534445).^[4]

Points of interest

Te following points of interest are located within the town, or near its borders:

• The headquarters of Kween District Administration
• The offices of Binyiny Town Council
• Binyiny Central Market

External links

• Constituencies of Kween District
• Tension Mounts in Kween over Relocation of District Headquarters

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kween District Struggles to Hold Three Years Later. 1 June 2014. 27 March 2013. Allan. Chekwech. Daily Monitor.
2. Web site: Road Distance Between Mbale And Binyiny With Map. Globefeed.com. 1 June 2014.
3. Web site: 1 June 2014. Map Showing Binyiny And Kapchorwa With Distance Marker. Globefeed.com.
4. Web site: Location of Binyiny At Google Maps. Google Maps. 1 June 2014.