# Bubyangu Sub-county Sub-county, Bungokho County – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/bubyangu/

Sub-county · Bungokho County 

# Bubyangu Sub-county

Bubyangu Sub-county is a sub-county of Uganda in Bungokho County, Mbale District, Eastern Region. It covers **30.7 km²**. 65 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30.7km²
- 8mapped services
- 1,680 mtypical elevation

## Where is Bubyangu Sub-county?

Bubyangu Sub-county lies in [Bungokho County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/), [Mbale District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/), [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 7 other sub-counties: [Budwale Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/budwale/), [Bufumbo Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/bufumbo/), [Bunyafa Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/sironko/budadiri/bunyafa/), [Busano Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/busano/), [Bushika Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/bududa/manjiya/bushika/), [Buteza Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/sironko/budadiri/buteza/) and [Zesui Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/sironko/budadiri/zesui/). By area it is the 1191st largest of 1,520 sub-counties in Uganda. It covers 6.2% of [Bungokho County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/). The centre of Bubyangu Sub-county is about 208 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. The centre point is at 1.0786° N, 34.2936° 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 Bubyangu Sub-county

### Nearby, outside Bubyangu Sub-county

- Khauka Cave · cave, Wanale7.9 km
- Wanale Ladders · attraction, Wanale8.4 km
- Bulucheke (BULU 001) · viewpoint, Nabweya9.2 km
- NAKATSI control point 001 · viewpoint, Nabweya9.2 km
- Bumwalukani Landslide · memorial, Bulucheke9.6 km
- KAKUNGULU MUSEUM · museum, Namanyonyi11 km
- Nalwanza landslip site · memorial, Bubiita13 km
- Nametsi landslip site · memorial, Bukalasi15 km
- landslide site · memorial, Bukalasi16 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: Bubyangu 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) · Soroti104 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret129 km

### Nearest railway station

Mbale (Industrial Divison), about 15 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 06:36, sunset around 18:39).

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 Bubyangu Sub-county

Open gazetteers list **65 villages, towns and localities** in Bubyangu Sub-county.

- Bitoto
- Bubungi
- Bubyangu
- Bubyangu Upper
- Bufigi
- Bukikoso
- Bukuba
- Bukwaga B
- Bukwana Lower
- Bukwanga 'a'
- Bukwanga 'b'
- Bumadanda
- Bumasifa
- Bumbowe
- Bumuduli 'a'
- Bumuduli 'b'
- Bumuteka 'a'
- Bumuteka 'b'
- Bunabigubo Lower
- Bunabugibo Upper
- Bunabulori Lower
- Bunabulori Upper
- Bunadundu
- Bunakofa
- Bunalutere
- Bunamori
- Bunamori 'b'
- Bunandudu
- Bunangarama
- Bunawozi
- Bunawuzi
- Buwodyeko
- Gumu
- Kalubi
- Kanasa
- Kikameri
- Kikobero
- Kilayi 'a'
- Kilayi 'b'
- Kitimi
- Kitumba
- Kiyanza
- Kiyenga
- Lukhonje
- Lukwana Upper
- Lumasenta
- Lusinzi
- Madenge
- Madilu
- Mago
- Majenga
- Majenya
- Makuyu
- Makyese Township
- Masaba
- Mayenze
- Mayila
- Mt Elgon Forest Reserve
- Mubalagaye
- Munanu
- Nabirinda
- Namakolo
- Nkungu
- Wambewo
- Wanaswa

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 Bubyangu Sub-county

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Sisiwaki

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 Bubyangu Sub-county and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mbale District, the warmest month is Mar (average 16 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C), after allowing for this place being about 485 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 15 45 

Feb 16 55 

Mar 16 113 

Apr 16 212 

May 15 224 

Jun 14 120 

Jul 13 118 

Aug 14 167 

Sep 14 184 

Oct 15 195 

Nov 14 152 

Dec 14 82 

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

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

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bumandada Healthy Centre III · Bubyangu 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07375&mlon=34.27267#map=17/1.07375/34.27267) 

Bank Namanyonyi Farmers' Co-operative savings and Credit Society Limited · Namanyonyi 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.11664&mlon=34.20355#map=17/1.11664/34.20355) 

ATM Barclays Bank Mbale Branch · Industrial Divison 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07155&mlon=34.18140#map=17/1.07155/34.18140) 

Petrol pump Kama Oil Ltd. · Bududa Town Council 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.01103&mlon=34.33108#map=17/1.01103/34.33108) 

Hotel ÑAOMI Elgon Hill HOTEL · Buwalasi 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.14478&mlon=34.24202#map=17/1.14478/34.24202) 

Mall Bam Shopping Center · Industrial Divison 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07354&mlon=34.17701#map=17/1.07354/34.17701) 

School Sky Standard Primary School · Bubyangu 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07957&mlon=34.28369#map=17/1.07957/34.28369) 

College Uganda Technical College Elgon · Namanyonyi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.15315&mlon=34.21782#map=17/1.15315/34.21782) 

Police station Police Bushika Post · Nangako Town Council 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.04395&mlon=34.33510#map=17/1.04395/34.33510) 

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 Bubyangu Sub-county

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools7

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 Bungokho County

- Budwale
- Bufumbo
- Bukasakya
- Bukiende
- Bukonde
- Bumasikye
- Bumbobi
- Bungokho
- Bungokho Mutoto
- Busano
- Busiu
- Busiu Town Council
- Busoba
- Lukhonge
- Lwasso
- Nabumali Town Council
- Nakaloke
- Nakaloke Town Council
- Namambasa
- Namanyonyi
- Nawuyo Town Council
- Nyondo
- Wanale

## Quick answers

- Where is Bubyangu Sub-county?In Bungokho County, Mbale District, Eastern Region, Uganda
- What borders Bubyangu Sub-county?Budwale Sub-county, Bufumbo Sub-county, Bunyafa Sub-county, Busano Sub-county, Bushika Sub-county, Buteza Sub-county and Zesui Sub-county
- What is there to see in Bubyangu Sub-county?Khauka Cave, Wanale Ladders, Bulucheke (BULU 001), NAKATSI control point 001
- What time zone is Bubyangu Sub-county in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bubyangu Sub-county?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Bubyangu Sub-county?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bubyangu Sub-county?65 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Bubyangu Sub-county?December to March and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bubyangu Sub-county?Bumandada Healthy Centre III, about 2.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bubyangu Sub-county?Namanyonyi Farmers' Co-operative savings and Credit Society Limited, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bubyangu Sub-county?Barclays Bank Mbale Branch, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bubyangu Sub-county?Kama Oil Ltd., about 8.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bubyangu Sub-county?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bubyangu Sub-county?UG20540101 (OCHA common operational dataset)