Kibingo, Uganda Explained

Official Name:	Kibingo
Pushpin Map:	Uganda
Pushpin Label Position:	bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location in Uganda
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	Uganda
Subdivision Type1:	Regions of Uganda
Subdivision Name1:	Western Uganda
Subdivision Type2:	Sub-region
Subdivision Name2:	Ankole sub-region
Subdivision Type3:	District
Subdivision Name3:	Sheema District
Leader Title:	Mayor
Unit Pref:	Imperial
Population As Of:	2010 Estimate
Population Blank1 Title:	Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:	Religions
Coordinates:	-0.57°N 30.415°W
Elevation M:	1500

Kibingo is a town in Western Uganda. It is the location of the district headquarters of Sheema District.

Location

Kibingo is located on the main Mbarara-Bushenyi Road, approximately 31km (19miles) west of Mbarara, the largest city in Ankole sub-region.^[1] This location lies approximately 295km (183miles), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.^[2] The coordinates of the town are:0°34'12.0"S, 30°24'54.0"E (Latitude:-0.5700; Longitude:30.4150).

Overview

Kibingo is one of the towns in Sheema District, the others being:

• Kabwohe
• Sheema
• Kamushoko
• Mushanga

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie within or close to the town limits:

• The headquarters of Sheema District Administration
• The offices of Kibingo Town Council
• Kibingo Central Market
• The Mbarara-Bushenyi Highway - The highway passes through the town in an east to west direction.

See also

• Sheema District
• Ankole sub-region
• Western Region, Uganda
• Ugandan Towns

References

-0.57°N 30.415°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Map Showing Mbarara And Kibingo With Route Marker. 5 July 2015. 5 July 2015. Globefeed.com.
2. Web site: 5 July 2015. 5 July 2015. Approximate Road Distance Between Kampala And Kibingo With Map. Globefeed.