Bwizibwera
Bwizibwera | |
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Interactive map of Bwizibwera | |
| Coordinates: 00°08′05″S 30°29′42″E / 0.13472°S 30.49500°E | |
| District | Mbarara District |
| Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Bwizibwera is a township located in Kashari South County, Mbarara District, Uganda. After Mbarara Municipality was elevated to city status in 2020, the Mbarara District's headquarters were moved to Bwzibwera.[1] As of 2024, Bwizibweera was part of the Bwizibwera-Rutooma Town Council.[2]
Location
Bwizibwera is located approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi), by road, northwest of Mbarara town the largest town in the Western Region, Uganda on Ibanda road.
Overview
Bwizibwera (Runyankore: clear waters), started as small trading town on Ibanda road. In December 2017, the township was elevated to the Town Council status. It is Kashaari County's biggest town, hosts the headquarters of Mbarara District, and is considered the most peaceful town of western Uganda.
Points of Interest
- Headquarters of Kashaari County
- Health Centre IV
- EBO SACCO headquarters
References
- ↑ Asiimwe, George (30 March 2021). "Mbarara Secures Shs2.5b to Move District Headquarters to Bwizibwera". ChimpReports. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ "BWIZIBWERA-RUTOOMA TOWN COUNCIL". NPHC 2024 Dashboard. Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 18 August 2026.