Rwampara district explained

Rwampara District
Settlement Type:District
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Uganda
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Western Uganda
Subdivision Type2:Sub-region
Subdivision Name2:Ankole sub-region
Subdivision Type3:Capital
Subdivision Name3:Kampala
Area Total Km2:1846.4
Area Land Km2:1778.4
Population As Of:2014 Estimate
Population Total:270,465
Population Density Km2:250.6
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:-0.6°N 66°W
Elevation M:1800
Area Code:135

Rwampara District is a district in South Western Uganda.[1] The district was carved out of Mbarara District and given the district status in July 2019.

Location

The district borders Sheema District in the north, Isingiro and Mbarara District in the east, Isingiro District in the south and Ntungamo District in the west.

Overview

Rwampara District was granted district status in 2019. The district got its name from the county name Rwampara that was upgraded to the district status. The district has its headquarters in Kinoni Town.

Sub Counties

The District contains the following Sub counties Mwizi, Bugamba, Ndeija, Rugando, Buteraniro-Nyeihanga Town Council, Kinoni Town council and Kabura Town Council.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: INAUGURATION OF RWAMPARA DISTRICT Mbarara District. www.mbarara.go.ug. 8 November 2019.