Isingiro
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Isingiro is a town in Western Uganda
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Isingiro District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
, the largest city in the sub-region
. The town of Isingiro is surrounded by the villages of Nyakigera, Gayaza, Rwembwa, Mabona, Kibwera and Rumira. The coordinates of the town are:00 52 05S, 30 49 03E (Latitude:0.86805; Longitude:30.81750).
Western Region, Uganda
Western Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Isingiro District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
Location
Isingiro is located approximately 35 kilometres (21.7 mi), by road, southeast of MbararaMbarara
Mbarara is a town in Western Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Mbarara District and the location of the district headquarters. It is also the largest urban centre in Western Uganda.-Location:...
, the largest city in the sub-region
Ankole sub-region
Ankole sub-region is a region in Western Uganda that consists of the following districts:* Buhweju District* Bushenyi District* Ibanda District* Isingiro District* Kiruhura District* Mitooma District* Ntungamo District* Rubirizi District...
. The town of Isingiro is surrounded by the villages of Nyakigera, Gayaza, Rwembwa, Mabona, Kibwera and Rumira. The coordinates of the town are:00 52 05S, 30 49 03E (Latitude:0.86805; Longitude:30.81750).
Population
In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Isingiro at 20,100. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of the town at 22,000.Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:- The headquarters of Isingiro District Administration
- The offices of Isingiro Town Council
- Isingiro Central Market
- A branch of DFCU BankDFCU BankDFCU Bank, commonly known as DFCU, but whose full name is Development Finance Company of Uganda Bank Limited, is a commercial bank in Uganda...