# Bufumbo Sub-county Sub-county, Bungokho County, Mbale District

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Sub-county · Bungokho County 

# Bufumbo Sub-county

Bufumbo Sub-county is a sub-county of Uganda in Bungokho County, Mbale District, Eastern Region. It covers **8.79 km²**. 47 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8.8km²
- 8mapped services

## Where is Bufumbo Sub-county?

Bufumbo 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 5 other sub-counties: [Bubyangu Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/bubyangu/), [Budwale Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/budwale/), [Bukonde Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/bukonde/), [Bunyafa Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/sironko/budadiri/bunyafa/) and [Buwalasi Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/sironko/budadiri/buwalasi/). By area it is the 1438th largest of 1,520 sub-counties in Uganda. It covers 1.8% of [Bungokho County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/). The centre of Bufumbo Sub-county is about 206 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. The centre point is at 1.1006° N, 34.2643° 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 Bufumbo Sub-county

### Nearby, outside Bufumbo Sub-county

- Wanale Ladders · attraction, Wanale7.5 km
- KAKUNGULU MUSEUM · museum, Namanyonyi7.7 km
- Khauka Cave · cave, Wanale8.6 km
- Bulucheke (BULU 001) · viewpoint, Nabweya13 km
- NAKATSI control point 001 · viewpoint, Nabweya13 km
- Bumwalukani Landslide · memorial, Bulucheke13 km
- Nalwanza landslip site · memorial, Bubiita17 km
- Nametsi landslip site · memorial, Bukalasi19 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: Bufumbo 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) · Soroti100 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret133 km

### Nearest railway station

Mbale (Industrial Divison), about 12 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 Bufumbo Sub-county

Open gazetteers list **47 villages, towns and localities** in Bufumbo Sub-county.

- Bugweri
- Bukabalyenda
- Bukobe Lower
- Bukobe Upper
- Bumagawa
- Bumagira
- Bumusili
- Bunamajje
- Buzalangizo Lower
- Buzalangizo Upper
- Doholo
- Itale
- Jewa Lower
- Jewa Township A
- Jewa Township B
- Jewa Upper
- Kama Lower
- Kama Township
- Kama Upper
- Kibembe
- Kikonyoro
- Kitagali
- Kyape
- Lufunga
- Lulangasa
- Lusisi
- Lwadebe
- Lwanda
- Lwasububi
- Mabolo
- Maboolo
- Madodo
- Maduwa
- Maluku
- Mujini
- Muluka Township
- Nabini
- Nabodi
- Nabushilo
- Nakyanikili
- Nalumoya
- Naluwerere
- Namatale Fr
- Ndoko Lower
- Ndoko Upper
- Nemba
- Nkusi

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 Bufumbo Sub-county

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Kama · 1,294 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 Bufumbo Sub-county and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mbale 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 Bufumbo Sub-county

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bufumbo Health Center · Bukonde 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.11198&mlon=34.23921#map=17/1.11198/34.23921) 

Bank Namanyonyi Farmers' Co-operative savings and Credit Society Limited · Namanyonyi 7.0 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 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07155&mlon=34.18140#map=17/1.07155/34.18140) 

Petrol pump Shell · Northern Division 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07844&mlon=34.18101#map=17/1.07844/34.18101) 

Hotel ÑAOMI Elgon Hill HOTEL · Buwalasi 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.14478&mlon=34.24202#map=17/1.14478/34.24202) 

Mall Bam Shopping Center · Industrial Divison 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07354&mlon=34.17701#map=17/1.07354/34.17701) 

School Primary School · Bufumbo 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.09746&mlon=34.25703#map=17/1.09746/34.25703) 

College Uganda Technical College Elgon · Namanyonyi 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.15315&mlon=34.21782#map=17/1.15315/34.21782) 

Police station Police Buwalisi · Buwalasi 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.14523&mlon=34.23948#map=17/1.14523/34.23948) 

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 Bufumbo Sub-county

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

- Schools8

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

- Bubyangu
- Budwale
- 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 Bufumbo Sub-county?In Bungokho County, Mbale District, Eastern Region, Uganda
- What borders Bufumbo Sub-county?Bubyangu Sub-county, Budwale Sub-county, Bukonde Sub-county, Bunyafa Sub-county and Buwalasi Sub-county
- What is there to see in Bufumbo Sub-county?Wanale Ladders, KAKUNGULU MUSEUM, Khauka Cave, Bulucheke (BULU 001)
- What time zone is Bufumbo Sub-county in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bufumbo Sub-county?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Bufumbo Sub-county?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bufumbo Sub-county?47 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Bufumbo Sub-county?Kama (1,294 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bufumbo Sub-county?December to March and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bufumbo Sub-county?Bufumbo Health Center, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bufumbo Sub-county?Namanyonyi Farmers' Co-operative savings and Credit Society Limited, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bufumbo Sub-county?Barclays Bank Mbale Branch, about 9.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bufumbo Sub-county?Shell, about 9.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bufumbo Sub-county?UG20540103 (OCHA common operational dataset)