Rwampara district

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.

Rwampara District
District
Rwampara district, Uganda
Interactive map of Rwampara District
Coordinates: 00°36′S 30°36′E
Country	Uganda
Region	Western Uganda
Sub-region	Ankole sub-region
Capital	Kampala
Area
• Total	1,846.4 km2 (712.9 sq mi)
• Land	1,778.4 km2 (686.6 sq mi)
Elevation	1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Population  (2014 Estimate)
• Total	270,465
• Density	250.6/km2 (649/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Area code	135
Website	www.rwampara.go.ug

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

• Mbarara District