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

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/buwabwala/

Sub-county · Bubulo County 

# Buwabwala Sub-county

Buwabwala Sub-county is a sub-county of Uganda in Bubulo County, Namisindwa District, Eastern Region. It covers **7.11 km²**. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 7.1km²
- 3mapped services
- 1,525 mtypical elevation

## Where is Buwabwala Sub-county?

Buwabwala Sub-county lies in [Bubulo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/), [Namisindwa District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/), [Eastern Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 6 other sub-counties: [Bukhabusi Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/bukhabusi/), [Bupoto Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/bupoto/), [Mukoto Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/mukoto/), [Namabya Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/namabya/), [Namisindwa Town Council Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/namisindwa-town-council/) and [Tsekululu Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/tsekululu/). By area it is the 1461st largest of 1,520 sub-counties in Uganda. It covers 2.4% of [Bubulo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/eastern/namisindwa/bubulo/). The centre of Buwabwala Sub-county is about 209 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. The centre point is at 0.9305° N, 34.3621° 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 Buwabwala Sub-county

### Nearby, outside Buwabwala Sub-county

- Nalwanza landslip site · memorial, Bubiita7.6 km
- landslide site · memorial, Bukalasi9.4 km
- Bulucheke (BULU 001) · viewpoint, Nabweya13 km
- NAKATSI control point 001 · viewpoint, Nabweya13 km
- Nametsi landslip site · memorial, Bukalasi13 km
- Bumwalukani Landslide · memorial, Bulucheke15 km
- Khauka Cave · cave, Wanale17 km
- Wanale Ladders · attraction, Wanale20 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: Buwabwala 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

- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret114 km
- Kisumu International Airport (KIS) · Kisumu120 km

### Nearest railway station

Mbale (Industrial Divison), about 28 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 18:39).

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 Buwabwala Sub-county

Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Buwabwala Sub-county. Settlements here lie between about 1,435 m and 1,615 m above sea level (median 1,525 m).

- Birundu
- Bitabili
- Bukhaikha
- Bulowo
- Bumkoya
- Bumurwa
- Butsambatsa
- Buwandwele
- Buwasu
- Buwasyu
- Lukhuku
- Makhawa
- Makhele
- Makhola
- Makubili
- Matakhilo
- Mikhama
- Muleke
- Nabafu
- Nabulando
- Nabusae
- Nabusanyi
- Nafwa
- Nakhele
- Namatokota
- Nambola
- Namongwa
- Nasyabo
- Ndokho
- Rokho
- Sibanga
- Siime
- Sikhobelo
- Silakano
- Sime
- Siyaka
- Syamukuga
- Syamukunga
- Tabala
- Tsakhana
- Wekele

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 Buwabwala Sub-county

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Namakhu
- Nametsimeru
- Tsakhana

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 Buwabwala Sub-county and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Namisindwa 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 Buwabwala Sub-county

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bupoto Health Center III · Namisindwa Town Council 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.90732&mlon=34.35721#map=17/0.90732/34.35721) 

Bank Finance Trust Bank, Mbale Branch · Northern Division 25 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 25 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 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.01103&mlon=34.33108#map=17/1.01103/34.33108) 

Hotel Mist Gardens · Manafwa Town Council 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.95060&mlon=34.27104#map=17/0.95060/34.27104) 

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

School Buwasu Primary School · Buwabwala 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.92429&mlon=34.36026#map=17/0.92429/34.36026) 

College Namisindwa Technical School · Namisindwa Town Council 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.90480&mlon=34.35816#map=17/0.90480/34.35816) 

Police station Namisindwa Central Police Station · Namisindwa Town Council 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.90628&mlon=34.35615#map=17/0.90628/34.35615) 

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 Buwabwala Sub-county

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

- Schools3

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

- Bubutu
- Bukhabusi
- Bukhaweka
- Bukiabi
- Bukokho
- Bumbo
- Bumwoni
- Bupoto
- Lwakhakha Town Council
- Magale
- Magale Town Council
- Mukoto
- Namabya
- Namboko
- Namisindwa Town Council
- Tsekululu

## Quick answers

- Where is Buwabwala Sub-county?In Bubulo County, Namisindwa District, Eastern Region, Uganda
- What borders Buwabwala Sub-county?Bukhabusi Sub-county, Bupoto Sub-county, Mukoto Sub-county, Namabya Sub-county, Namisindwa Town Council Sub-county and Tsekululu Sub-county
- What is there to see in Buwabwala Sub-county?Nalwanza landslip site, landslide site, Bulucheke (BULU 001), NAKATSI control point 001
- What time zone is Buwabwala Sub-county in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Buwabwala Sub-county?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Buwabwala Sub-county?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Buwabwala Sub-county?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Buwabwala Sub-county?Settlements lie between 1,435 m and 1,615 m
- What is the best time to visit Buwabwala Sub-county?December to March and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Buwabwala Sub-county?Bupoto Health Center III, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Buwabwala Sub-county?Finance Trust Bank, Mbale Branch, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Buwabwala Sub-county?Barclays Bank Mbale Branch, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Buwabwala Sub-county?Kama Oil Ltd., about 9.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Buwabwala Sub-county?UG20560109 (OCHA common operational dataset)