Rubanda | |
|---|---|
  Rubanda Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 01°11′11″S29°50′36″E / 1.18639°S 29.84333°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Uganda |
| District | Rubanda District |
| Elevation | 6,617 ft (2,017 m) |
Rubanda is a town in the extreme southwest of the Western Region of Uganda. It serves as the commercial, political and administrative center of Rubanda District. [1]
Rubanda is located approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi), by road, west of Kabale, the largest city in the Kigezi sub-region. [2] This is approximately 174 kilometres (108 mi), by road, southwest of Mbarara, the largest city in Uganda's Western Region. [3] Rubanda is about 422 kilometres (262 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the largest city and capital of Uganda. [4] The town's geographical coordinates are: 01°11'11.0"S, 29°50'36.0"E (Latitude:-1.186389; Longitude:29.843333). [5] The town sits at an elevation of 2,017 metres (6,617 ft), above sea level. [6]
The Kabale–Kisoro–Bunagana Road passes through Rubanda town in a north to south direction. [7]
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