# Hoima District, Western Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/hoima/ District · Western Region # Hoima District Hoima District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **414,837 people** in 2022 on 2,648 km² (about 157 per km²). Its main town is Hoima. It is divided into 2 counties. 426 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 395 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 414,837people (2022) - 2,648km² - 2counties - 395mapped services ## How many people live in Hoima District? Hoima District had an estimated **414,837 people** in 2022 — 3.5% of Western Region, 30th of 135 districts. There are 1,022 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 2,648 km², that is about **157 people per km²**, 91st of 135 districts. 45.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 16 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 92 children and older people. 0–4 ****78,061** 5–9 ****60,668** 10–14 ****50,283** 15–19 ****46,913** 20–24 ****40,796** 25–29 ****33,720** 30–34 ****27,189** 35–39 ****20,407** 40–44 ****15,329** 45–49 ****11,577** 50–54 ****8,842** 55–59 ****6,788** 60–64 ****4,961** 65–69 ****3,255** 70–74 ****2,510** 75–79 ****1,954** 80+ ****1,584** Source: [Uganda Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-uga). ## Where is Hoima District? Hoima District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 4 other districts: [Buliisa District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/buliisa/), [Kikuube District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kikuube/), [Kyankwanzi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kyankwanzi/) and [Masindi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/masindi/). By area it is the 28th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 4.8% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Hoima District is about 211 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 247 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 1.5638° N, 31.1495° 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 Hoima District OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Hoima District: 2 attractions; 1 museum; 1 memorial. - BUNYORO COMMUNITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONS FOR PEACE · museum - Bunyoro Palace · attraction - Kabalega · attraction - Meeting 1877 · memorial 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: Hoima District - 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 - Bunia Airport (BUX) · Bunia103 km - Arua Airport (RUA) · Arua167 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:49) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 18:51). 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. ## Counties of Hoima District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Bugahya County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/hoima/bugahya/) 2,420 6 115 [Hoima Municipality County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/hoima/hoima-municipality/) 228 4 280 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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Largest towns in Hoima District - Hoima122,700 - Kigorobya5,420 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Hoima District Named natural and historic features inside Hoima District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 71 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall. - Barara - Bihanga - Bineneza - Burwe - Buzibwera - Iborogya Falls - Ichukira - Isimba - Itulwe - Kabagarama - Kabaigara - Kabanda - Kabolagola - Kabwima - Kadebede - Kahuru - Kaichururu - Kaigobya - Kaihagya - Kaitabalanga - Kalyanchwi - Kamanyuli - Kanagamyongo - Kansensero …and 48 more. ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Tonya ### Hills and mountains 39 hills; 2 mountains. - Kawango · 1,459 m - Rwensoga · 1,442 m - Kayanja · 1,438 m - Isogya · 1,431 m - Waisembe · 1,418 m - Kakindo · 1,414 m - Nyamantura · 1,402 m - Mukihani · 1,383 m - Kiraira · 1,380 m - Nyabampasana · 1,379 m - Nyabiryo · 1,369 m - Kasungwa · 1,330 m - Kirwe · 1,329 m - Kiryamukokoto · 1,322 m - Bulemwa · 1,317 m - Nkondo · 1,303 m - Musuja · 1,290 m - Itambiro · 1,270 m - Kandanda · 1,268 m - Kamomole · 1,243 m - Kaboijana · 1,241 m - Ibamba · 1,193 m - Ngobya · 1,174 m - Bwikama · 1,164 m …and 17 more. ### Forests and nature 3 forests; 2 forest reserves. - Bujaawe - Junjubaire - Kandanda - Mukihani - Mukihani ### Estates 2 estates. - Bogomolo - Hoima River Estates ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Wambabya 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 Hoima District and the best time to visit In Hoima District, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is May (24 °C). About 1,063 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (146 mm) and the driest Jan (33 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 33 Feb 27 38 Mar 26 91 Apr 25 113 May 24 107 Jun 24 62 Jul 24 65 Aug 24 99 Sep 24 127 Oct 24 146 Nov 24 121 Dec 25 62 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hoima District Places mapped inside Hoima District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks17 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps30 - Hotels43 - Shopping malls2 - Schools244 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies26 - Restaurants15 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Hoima District?In Western Region, Uganda - What is the population of Hoima District?414,837 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Hoima District?About 17 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Hoima District?About 157 people per km² - What borders Hoima District?Buliisa District, Kikuube District, Kyankwanzi District and Masindi District - What is there to see in Hoima District?BUNYORO COMMUNITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONS FOR PEACE, Bunyoro Palace, Kabalega, Meeting 1877 - What time zone is Hoima District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Hoima District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Hoima District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Hoima District?Hoima - What is the highest point in Hoima District?Kawango (1,459 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Hoima District?December to August - How many hospitals are in Hoima District?16 mapped - How many banks are in Hoima District?17 mapped - How many ATMs are in Hoima District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Hoima District?30 mapped - What is the P-code of Hoima District?UG4106 (OCHA common operational dataset)