Rukungiri District | |
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 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°47′S29°56′E / 0.783°S 29.933°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Uganda |
| Sub-region | Kigezi sub-region |
| Capital | Rukungiri |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,444.9 km2 (557.9 sq mi) |
| • Water | 222.4 km2 (85.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
• Total | 321,300 |
| • Density | 241/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Rukungiri District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. The town of Rukungiri is the site of the district headquarters.
The district is bordered by Lake Edward to the North West, Rubirizi District to the northeast, Mitooma District to the northeast and east, Ntungamo District to the east and southeast, Rukiga District and Rubanda District to the south, Kanungu District to the west, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo via Lake Edward to the northwest. The district headquarters are approximately 382 kilometres (237 mi), by road, south-west of Kampala, Uganda's capital city. [1]
The district is the birthplace of Kizza Besigye, who was a candidate for the Ugandan presidency in 2001, 2006,2011 and 2016.[ citation needed ]
Other prominent Ugandans who hail from the district include:
The parliamentary representatives of this district are Namanya Naboth (FDC) for Rubabo, Jim Muhwezi(NRM) for Rujumbura, Betty Muzanira (FDC) woman representative and Ronald Kaginda (FDC) Rukungiri Municipality. [3]
In 1991, the population of the district was estimated at 230,100. The 2002 national census estimated the population at 275,200. The district annual population growth rate was calculated at 1.6 percent. In 2012, the population was estimated at 321,300. [4]
Employment in urban centers is scarce, with many qualified candidates clamoring for the few available positions. [5]
The economy of Rukungiri relies on trade, industry, agriculture, and human resources. Africa is a resource-rich continent. Recent growth has been due to growth in sales in commodities, services, and manufacturing. Rukungiri District is largely depended on agriculture(subsistence farming). Trade is the main economic activity in Rukungiri town below are some of the popular businesses in Rukungiri.
Sonko Electronics, Bwoma Tea & Coffee factory, Lorycon Hotel, Okapi Hotel, Gesso Inn
The following points of interest are in Rukungiri District:
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