Kiruhura, Uganda

Kiruhura is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the largest town in Kiruhura District and the site of the district headquarters.

Kiruhura
Kiruhura
Map of Uganda showing the location of Kiruhura
Coordinates: 00°12′53″S 30°46′12″E
Country Uganda
RegionSub-region
DistrictKiruhura District
Population
 (2012 Estimate)
 • Total14,300
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Location

Kiruhura is approximately 69 kilometres (43 mi), by road, northeast of Mbarara, the largest city in the Ankole sub-region.[1] This is approximately 265 kilometres (165 mi), by road, south-west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[2] The coordinates of the town are 0°12'53.0"S, 30°46'12.0"E (Latitude:-0.214709; Longitude:30.769999).[3]

Population

In 2002, the national population census put the town's population at about 10,240. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population at 13,500. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population at 14,000.[4] In 2012, UBOS projected the town's population at 14,300.[5]

According to the Official Statistics released by Uganda's National Statistical Office the Uganda Bureau of statistics (UBOS) and Confirmed by one of Uganda's best Statistician Johnson Atwiine (General), also Kiruhura District Local Government Asst. Statistical Officer, Kiruhura has a Total Population of 328077 people with an annual growth rate of 3.64% far above the national intercensal growth rate of 3.0%. Kiruhura according to Census results has more men than women greatly attributed to the effect of net migration. 75% of secondary school going age (13–18 years) are not in school with the most affected area being Kiruhura Town Council. Nyakashashara Sub-county has the least toilet/pit latrine coverage coinciding with fewest meals consumed on average by the households therein. For more details refer to Census Area specific profiles released by UBOS or go to the official website of the District: www.kiruhura.go.ug.

Points of interest

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

  • Kiruhura Town Hall, the building housing the town council offices[6]
  • Rushere Community Hospital, a 200-bed community hospital affiliated with the Church of Uganda,[7] located approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), by road, south-east of Kiruhura[8]
  • Rwakitura State House, the country home of President Yoweri Museveni, is located in Rwakitura, 32 kilometres (20 mi), by road north-east of Kiruhura.[9]
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See also

References
  1. GFC (22 March 2016). "Distance between Mbarara, Western Region, Uganda and Kiruhura, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  2. GFC (22 March 2016). "Distance between Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Kiruhura, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  3. Google (22 March 2016). "Location of Kiruhura Town, Kiruhura District, Western Region, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  4. UBOS. "Estimated Population of Kiruhura In 2002, 2010 And 2011" (PDF). Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  5. UBOS (June 2012). "Kiruhura District Local Government Statistical Abstract" (PDF). Kampala: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  6. Ssengendo, Abdulkarim (1 February 2010). "Kiruhura Town Clerk Asked to Plan Town Well". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  7. Mugisa, Anne (8 May 2007). "Janet Urges Medics On Infection Prevention". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  8. GFC (22 March 2016). "Distance between Kiruhura, Western Region, Uganda and Rushere Community Hospital, Nyabushozi, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  9. GFC (22 March 2016). "Distance between Kiruhura, Western Region, Uganda and Rwakitura Kraal, Nyabushozi, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 22 March 2016.

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