Kibiito | |
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Map of Uganda showing the location of Kibiito. | |
Coordinates: 00°28′39″N 30°11′33″E / 0.47750°N 30.19250°E | |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Western Region of Uganda |
Sub-region | Toro sub-region |
District | Bunyangabu District |
Population (2014 census) | |
• Total | 12,984 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Kibiito is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the chief administrative center of Bunyangabu District, and the district headquarters are located there.
Kibiito is located along the Fort Portal–Kasese–Mpondwe Road, approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi), southwest of Fort Portal, the largest city in Toro sub-region. This is approximately 330 kilometres (205 mi), by road, west of Kampala, the national capital and largest city of Uganda. The geographical coordinates of Kibiito town are: 0°28'39.0"N, 30°11'33.0"E (Latitude:0.477500; Longitude:30.192500).
The national census and household survey conducted in August 2014, enumerated the population of Kibiito Town Council at 12984
The following points of interest are found in Kibiito or near its borders: (a) the headquarters of Bunyangabu District local government (b) the offices of Kibiito Town Council (c) Kiyimba central market (d) the Fort Portal–Kasese–Mpondwe Road passes through the middle of town in a general north to south direction (e) Kibiito Health Center.
Coordinates: 00°28′39″N 30°11′33″E / 0.47750°N 30.19250°E