Official Name: | Mparo |
Pushpin Map: | Uganda |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Uganda |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Uganda |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Western Uganda |
Subdivision Type2: | Sub-region |
Subdivision Name2: | Kigezi sub-region |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Rukiga District |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population As Of: | 2014 Census |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Coordinates: | -1.1844°N 30.0544°W |
Mparo is a town in the Western Region of Uganda and the political and administrative center of Rukiga District. However, the largest town in the district and its major commercial center is Muhanga.[1]
Mparo is located in Mparo Parish,[2] Rwamucuucu sub-county, in Rukiga District, on the west bank of Kanyabaha River, immediately west of the urban center of Rwakahinda. This about 21km (13miles), by road, northeast of Kabale, the largest city in Kigezi sub-region.[3] This is approximately 384km (239miles), by road, southwest of Kampala, the largest city and capital of Uganda.[4] The approximate geographical coordinates of Mparo, Rukiga District are: 01°11'04.0"S, 30°03'16.0"E (Latitude:-1.184444; Longitude:30.054444).
Mparo is the location of the headquarters of Rukiga District, which became operational on 1 July 2017.[1]