Kabale | |
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Location in Uganda | |
Coordinates: 01°15′00″S 29°59′24″E / 1.25000°S 29.99000°E | |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Western Region of Uganda |
Sub-region | Kigezi sub-region |
District | Kabale District |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pius Ruhemurana |
Population (2014 Census) | |
• Total | 49,667 |
Climate | Cfb |
Kabale is a city in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the chief town of Kabale District, and the district headquarters are located there.
Kabale is located in the Kabale District of the Kigezi sub-region. It is approximately 420 kilometres (260 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The town lies 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level. The coordinates of Kabale are: 01 15 00S, 29 59 24E (Latitude:-1.2500; 29.9900).
According to the 2002 national population census, Kabale municipality had approximately 41,350 inhabitants. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 44,200 in 2010. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kabale at 44,600. The 2014 national population census conducted in August, put the population of Kabale at 49,667.
The other points of interest within the town limits or close to the edges of town include the following:
Coordinates: 01°15′00″S 29°59′24″E / 1.25000°S 29.99000°E