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

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

Sub-county · Bungokho County 

# Bukonde Sub-county

Bukonde Sub-county is a sub-county of Uganda in Bungokho County, Mbale District, Eastern Region. It covers **13.8 km²**. 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13.8km²
- 12mapped services

## Where is Bukonde Sub-county?

Bukonde 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: [Budwale Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/budwale/), [Bufumbo Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/bufumbo/), [Buwalasi Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/sironko/budadiri/buwalasi/), [Lwasso Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/lwasso/) and [Namanyonyi Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/namanyonyi/). By area it is the 1372nd largest of 1,520 sub-counties in Uganda. It covers 2.8% of [Bungokho County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/mbale/bungokho/). The centre of Bukonde Sub-county is about 203 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. The centre point is at 1.0987° N, 34.2330° 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 Bukonde Sub-county

### Nearby, outside Bukonde Sub-county

- KAKUNGULU MUSEUM · museum, Namanyonyi4.2 km
- Wanale Ladders · attraction, Wanale6.0 km
- Khauka Cave · cave, Wanale8.3 km
- Bulucheke (BULU 001) · viewpoint, Nabweya16 km
- NAKATSI control point 001 · viewpoint, Nabweya16 km
- Bumwalukani Landslide · memorial, Bulucheke17 km
- Nalwanza landslip site · memorial, Bubiita19 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: Bukonde 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) · Soroti97 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret136 km

### Nearest railway station

Mbale (Industrial Divison), about 8.8 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 Bukonde Sub-county

Open gazetteers list **62 villages, towns and localities** in Bukonde Sub-county.

- Bulweta A
- Bulweta B
- Bumalunda
- Bumuluya Main
- Bumuluya Upper
- Bumusamali
- Bumuyaga
- Bumuyaga Upper
- Busaahe
- Buwaki
- Buwamwangu
- Buwamwangu Trc
- Gizombe
- Ibanda
- Ikooko
- Kibuudi
- Kidabago
- Kidumi
- Kiduwa
- Kifululiro
- Kikondo
- Kilagaye
- Kiwira
- Lugongo
- Luhobe
- Lusaala
- Lusolola
- Machele
- Mahalwe
- Mahoota
- Mahuwa
- Makosi Main
- Manganga
- Masegesi
- Matale
- Matungulu
- Mitumba
- Mpigwe
- Mufudu Dispensary
- Mulundu
- Musola
- Mustiu
- Nabilinda
- Nabukalisha Lower
- Nabukalisha Upper
- Nabwami
- Nagurunguru
- Nagwere
- Nakinawa
- Nakitokolo
- Namazanza
- Nambale
- Namugobela
- Namuhondo 'a'
- Namuhondo 'b'
- Namwani 'a'
- Namwani 'b'
- Nanyila
- Nanyunza Main
- Sagiya
- Tugutu
- Webuta Township

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).

## Weather in Bukonde 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 Bukonde Sub-county

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bufumbo Health Center · Bukonde 1.6 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 3.8 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 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07155&mlon=34.18140#map=17/1.07155/34.18140) 

Petrol pump Shell · Northern Division 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07844&mlon=34.18101#map=17/1.07844/34.18101) 

Hotel Abayudaya Guest House · Namanyonyi 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.09886&mlon=34.20254#map=17/1.09886/34.20254) 

Mall Bam Shopping Center · Industrial Divison 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07354&mlon=34.17701#map=17/1.07354/34.17701) 

School Primary School · Bukonde 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.09372&mlon=34.23661#map=17/1.09372/34.23661) 

College Semei Kakungulu High School, Mbale, Uganda · Northern Division 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.07863&mlon=34.18378#map=17/1.07863/34.18378) 

Police station Namanyonyi Police Station · Namanyonyi 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.11668&mlon=34.20339#map=17/1.11668/34.20339) 

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 Bukonde Sub-county

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools11

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
- Bufumbo
- Bukasakya
- Bukiende
- 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 Bukonde Sub-county?In Bungokho County, Mbale District, Eastern Region, Uganda
- What borders Bukonde Sub-county?Budwale Sub-county, Bufumbo Sub-county, Buwalasi Sub-county, Lwasso Sub-county and Namanyonyi Sub-county
- What is there to see in Bukonde Sub-county?KAKUNGULU MUSEUM, Wanale Ladders, Khauka Cave, Bulucheke (BULU 001)
- What time zone is Bukonde Sub-county in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bukonde Sub-county?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Bukonde Sub-county?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bukonde Sub-county?62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Bukonde Sub-county?December to March and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bukonde Sub-county?Bufumbo Health Center, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bukonde Sub-county?Namanyonyi Farmers' Co-operative savings and Credit Society Limited, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bukonde Sub-county?Barclays Bank Mbale Branch, about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bukonde Sub-county?Shell, about 6.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bukonde Sub-county?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bukonde Sub-county?UG20540106 (OCHA common operational dataset)