# Khabutoola Sub-county Sub-county, Bubulo County – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/khabutoola/

Sub-county · Bubulo County 

# Khabutoola Sub-county

Khabutoola Sub-county is a sub-county of Uganda in Bubulo County, Manafwa District, Eastern Region. It covers **19.2 km²**. 55 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 19.2km²
- 9mapped services
- 1,248 mtypical elevation

## Where is Khabutoola Sub-county?

Khabutoola Sub-county lies in [Bubulo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/), [Manafwa District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/), [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 7 other sub-counties: [Bugobero Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/bugobero/), [Bukhaweka Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/bukhaweka/), [Bukhofu Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/bukhofu/), [Bukusu Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/bukusu/), [Butta Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/butta/), [Manafwa Town Council Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/manafwa-town-council/) and [Nalondo Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/nalondo/). By area it is the 1305th largest of 1,520 sub-counties in Uganda. It covers 8.1% of [Bubulo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/manafwa/bubulo/). The centre of Khabutoola Sub-county is about 199 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 4.9 km from Manafwa, the main town of Bubulo County. The centre point is at 0.9084° N, 34.2729° E.

Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics with support from WHO via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-uga).

## Things to see in and around Khabutoola Sub-county

### Nearby, outside Khabutoola Sub-county

- Khauka Cave · cave, Wanale13 km
- Nalwanza landslip site · memorial, Bubiita15 km
- Wanale Ladders · attraction, Wanale16 km
- landslide site · memorial, Bukalasi18 km
- Bulucheke (BULU 001) · viewpoint, Nabweya19 km
- NAKATSI control point 001 · viewpoint, Nabweya19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Khabutoola Sub-county

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Kampala
- CurrencyShilling (UGX)
- Country calling code+256
- LanguagesEnglish, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti116 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret121 km

### Nearest railway station

Mbale (Industrial Divison), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:37) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 18:40).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Khabutoola Sub-county

Open gazetteers list **55 villages, towns and localities** in Khabutoola Sub-county. Settlements here lie between about 1,197 m and 1,295 m above sea level (median 1,248 m).

- Bubitumu A
- Bukaboole
- Bukakhayi
- Bumasokho
- Bumityero
- Bumufoni
- Bumufuni Central
- Bumufuni I
- Bumufuni Upper
- Bumululu
- Bumulumi Ii
- Bumulumi Iii
- Bumulumu I
- Bumutoola
- Bunabale
- Bunabiro
- Bunakami
- Bunandutu I
- Bunandutu Ii
- Bunangabo
- Bunangabo I
- Bunatoola
- Busangayi
- Busangayi I
- Busangayi Ii
- Buselenge
- Busilenge
- Busulya
- Busyula I
- Busyula Ii
- Buwamara
- Buwatsosi
- Buwebele
- Isunu
- Isunu 'a'
- Isunu 'b'
- Kabaale
- Khabutale
- Khabutola
- Kibuya I
- Kibuya Ii
- Malukhu
- Mukki
- Mutara
- Mutoto
- Namalambo
- Namawanga
- Namunyiri
- Nangya
- Nasitsapi
- Siongo
- Siyanza
- Surumbusa
- Tserono
- Watsube

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Khabutoola Sub-county

Named natural and historic features inside Khabutoola Sub-county, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Namawanga
- Nambara

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Marare · 1,377 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Khabutoola Sub-county and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Manafwa District, the warmest month is Mar (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,668 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (224 mm) and the driest Jan (45 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 18 45 

Feb 19 55 

Mar 20 113 

Apr 19 212 

May 18 224 

Jun 17 120 

Jul 17 118 

Aug 17 167 

Sep 18 184 

Oct 18 195 

Nov 18 152 

Dec 18 82 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Khabutoola Sub-county

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ikaali Health Center II · Bukhofu 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.88191&mlon=34.28936#map=17/0.88191/34.28936) 

Bank Finance Trust Bank, Mbale Branch · Northern Division 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07111&mlon=34.18280#map=17/1.07111/34.18280) 

ATM Barclays Bank Mbale Branch · Industrial Divison 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07155&mlon=34.18140#map=17/1.07155/34.18140) 

Petrol pump IGAL energy · Manafwa Town Council 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.95078&mlon=34.27086#map=17/0.95078/34.27086) 

Hotel Mist Gardens · Manafwa Town Council 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.95060&mlon=34.27104#map=17/0.95060/34.27104) 

Mall White House Sangilila · Bukiende 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.95748&mlon=34.21405#map=17/0.95748/34.21405) 

School Khabutoola Primary School · Khabutoola 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.90435&mlon=34.26750#map=17/0.90435/34.26750) 

College Bugobero Hillside College · Khabutoola 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.91132&mlon=34.27284#map=17/0.91132/34.27284) 

Police station Police Mayenze District HQ · Manafwa Town Council 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.94973&mlon=34.25485#map=17/0.94973/34.25485) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Khabutoola Sub-county

Places mapped inside Khabutoola Sub-county in open map data, by type.

- Schools8
- Colleges and universities1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other sub-counties in Bubulo County

- Bugobero
- Bukhofu
- Bukusu
- Bunabwana
- Bunyinza Town Council
- Busukuya
- Butiru
- Butta
- Buwagogo
- Buwangani Town Council
- Kaato
- Manafwa Town Council
- Nalondo
- Sibanga
- Sisuni
- Weswa

## Quick answers

- Where is Khabutoola Sub-county?In Bubulo County, Manafwa District, Eastern Region, Uganda
- What borders Khabutoola Sub-county?Bugobero Sub-county, Bukhaweka Sub-county, Bukhofu Sub-county, Bukusu Sub-county, Butta Sub-county, Manafwa Town Council Sub-county and Nalondo Sub-county
- What is there to see in Khabutoola Sub-county?Khauka Cave, Nalwanza landslip site, Wanale Ladders, landslide site
- What time zone is Khabutoola Sub-county in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Khabutoola Sub-county?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Khabutoola Sub-county?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Khabutoola Sub-county?55 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Khabutoola Sub-county?Settlements lie between 1,197 m and 1,295 m
- What is the highest point in Khabutoola Sub-county?Marare (1,377 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Khabutoola Sub-county?December to March and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Khabutoola Sub-county?Ikaali Health Center II, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Khabutoola Sub-county?Finance Trust Bank, Mbale Branch, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Khabutoola Sub-county?Barclays Bank Mbale Branch, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Khabutoola Sub-county?IGAL energy, about 4.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Khabutoola Sub-county?UG20520112 (OCHA common operational dataset)
