Kigorobya

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Kigorobya
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Kigorobya
Map of Uganda showing the location of Kigorobya
Coordinates: 01°37′05″N31°18′32″E / 1.61806°N 31.30889°E / 1.61806; 31.30889 Coordinates: 01°37′05″N31°18′32″E / 1.61806°N 31.30889°E / 1.61806; 31.30889
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Region Western Region of Uganda
District Hoima District
Elevation
1,101 m (3,612 ft)
Population
 (2018 Estimate)
 • Total5,420
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Kigorobya, is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is an urban center in the Hoima District Administration. [1] Kigorobya also refers to a sub-county in Uganda, where the town is located. [1]

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Location

The town is located in Hoima District, in the Western Region of Uganda, approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), north-west of Hoima, the location of the district headquarters. [2] Kigorobya is about 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, west of Masindi, the largest city in Bunyoro sub-region. [3]

The town lies at an average elevation of 1,101 metres (3,612 ft), above sea level. [4] The geographical coordinates of Kigorobya are 01°37'05.0"N, 31°18'32.0"E (Latitude:1.618056; Longitude:31.308889). [5]

Population

The population of Kigorobya Town is estimated at 5,420 people, as of September 2018. [6]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 LCMT.org (21 September 2018). "Kigorobya Is A City In Uganda". LCMT.org. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Globefeed.com (21 September 2018). "Distance between Hoima, Uganda and Kigorobya, Uganda". Globefed.com. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  3. ↑ Globefeed.com (21 September 2018). "Distance between Kigorobya, Uganda and Masindi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  4. ↑ Floodmap.net (21 September 2018). "The Elevation of Kigorobya, Uganda". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Google (21 September 2018). "Location of Kigorobya, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  6. ↑ Places-in-the-world.com (21 September 2018). "Population of Kigorobya, Uganda". Places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
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