Kabale

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Kabale City
Kabale City
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Kabale City
Location in Uganda
Coordinates: 01°15′00″S29°59′24″E / 1.25000°S 29.99000°E / -1.25000; 29.99000
Country Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda
Region Western Region of Uganda
Sub-region Kigezi sub-region
District Kabale District
Government
 •  Mayor Emmanuel Byamugisha Sentaro [1]
 • MP Dr.Nicholas Thaddeus Kamara, Municipality
 • MPWilfred Niwagaba, Ndorwa East
 • MP David Bahati, Ndorwa West
 • MPCatherine Ndamira, Woman MP
Elevation
7,000 ft (2,000 m)
Population
 (2020 Estimate)
 • Total
53,200 [2]
Climate Cfb

Kabale City is a city in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main city of Kabale District, and the district headquarters are located at Makanga hills.

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It is sometimes nicknamed "Kastone" as in the local Rukiga language, a "kabale" is a small stone.

Location

Kabale city, second largest city in the Western Region of Uganda, is located in the Kabale District of the Kigezi sub-region. It is about 142 kilometres (88 mi) southwest of Mbarara, the largest city in the Western Region of Uganda. [3] This is approximately 410 kilometres (250 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [4] The town lies 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level with the coordinates: 01 15 00S, 29 59 24E (Latitude:-1.2500; 29.9900). [5]

Climate

Climate data for Kabale, Uganda (1961-1990 normals, extremes 1957-present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)33.2
(91.8)		31.0
(87.8)		33.5
(92.3)		28.8
(83.8)		30.2
(86.4)		29.0
(84.2)		35.8
(96.4)		33.0
(91.4)		32.0
(89.6)		32.0
(89.6)		29.0
(84.2)		29.0
(84.2)		35.8
(96.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)24.0
(75.2)		24.3
(75.7)		24.1
(75.4)		23.5
(74.3)		23.3
(73.9)		23.7
(74.7)		24.0
(75.2)		24.2
(75.6)		24.6
(76.3)		24.1
(75.4)		23.4
(74.1)		23.5
(74.3)		23.9
(75.0)
Daily mean °C (°F)17.3
(63.1)		17.6
(63.7)		17.5
(63.5)		17.6
(63.7)		17.5
(63.5)		16.8
(62.2)		16.6
(61.9)		17.1
(62.8)		17.6
(63.7)		17.5
(63.5)		17.5
(63.5)		17.1
(62.8)		17.3
(63.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)10.5
(50.9)		10.8
(51.4)		10.9
(51.6)		11.7
(53.1)		11.7
(53.1)		9.8
(49.6)		9.2
(48.6)		9.9
(49.8)		10.5
(50.9)		10.9
(51.6)		11.5
(52.7)		10.6
(51.1)		10.7
(51.2)
Record low °C (°F)6.0
(42.8)		7.0
(44.6)		8.4
(47.1)		9.2
(48.6)		2.0
(35.6)		3.4
(38.1)		5.0
(41.0)		5.3
(41.5)		2.0
(35.6)		2.0
(35.6)		7.2
(45.0)		7.8
(46.0)		2.0
(35.6)
Average rainfall mm (inches)65.4
(2.57)		81.1
(3.19)		112.8
(4.44)		139.8
(5.50)		97.6
(3.84)		28.5
(1.12)		20.0
(0.79)		54.4
(2.14)		99.2
(3.91)		111.1
(4.37)		117.4
(4.62)		88.6
(3.49)		1,015.9
(39.98)
Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm)7.69.613.015.69.92.92.06.110.512.515.510.3115.5
Source 1: WMO [6]
Source 2: NOAA (extremes) [7]

Population

In 1969, the national census that year enumerated 8,234 people in Kabale City. According to the national census of 1980, that population had grown to 21,469. In 1991, the census that year enumerated 29,246 inhabitants. In the 2002 national census, Kabale had 41,344 residents. The 2014 national census and household survey enumerated 49,186 people. In 2020, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the mid-year population if the town at 53,200. UBOS calculated that the population of Kabale city, grew at an average rate of 1.36 percent, annually, between 2014 and 2020. [2]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19698,234—    
198021,469+160.7%
200241,344+92.6%
201449,186+19.0%
202053,200+8.2%
source: [2]

Points of interest

The other points of interest within the town limits or close to the edges of town include the following:

Impressions of Kabale

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kabale Municipality gears up for central market upgrade". New Vision (New Vision). 18 Dec 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 Uganda Bureau of Statistics (14 June 2020). "The population of all Ugandan cities and towns with more than 15,000 inhabitants according to census results and latest official projections" (Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics). Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Road Distance Between Mbarara, Uganda And Kabale, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Road Distance Between Kampala, Uganda And Kabale, Uganda With Map" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Location of Kabale, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "World Weather Information Service - Kabale". World Meteorological Organization . Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Global Surface Summary of the Day - GSOD". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  8. ↑ Uwera, Runyambo (12 April 2010). "Central Bank Launches Currency Centre". Daily Monitor. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.

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