# Rushasha Sub-county Sub-county, Bukanga County – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/isingiro/bukanga/rushasha/

Sub-county · Bukanga County 

# Rushasha Sub-county

Rushasha Sub-county is a sub-county of Uganda in Bukanga County, Isingiro District, Western Region. It covers **197.8 km²**. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 198km²
- 7mapped services
- 1,279 mtypical elevation

## Where is Rushasha Sub-county?

Rushasha Sub-county lies in [Bukanga County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/isingiro/bukanga/), [Isingiro District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/isingiro/), [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 6 other sub-counties: [Endiinzi Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/isingiro/bukanga/endiinzi/), [Kacheera Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/rakai/kooki/kacheera/), [Kyalulangira Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/rakai/kooki/kyalulangira/), [Nyakashashara Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kiruhura/nyabushozi/nyakashashara/), [Rugaaga Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/isingiro/bukanga/rugaaga/) and [Sanga Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kiruhura/nyabushozi/sanga/). By area it is the 325th largest of 1,520 sub-counties in Uganda. It covers 14.0% of [Bukanga County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/isingiro/bukanga/). The centre of Rushasha Sub-county is about 210 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 25 km from Isingiro, the main town of Bukanga County. The centre point is at 0.7321° S, 31.0075° 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 Rushasha Sub-county

### Nearby, outside Rushasha Sub-county

- Kazuma Hill Lookout · viewpoint, Sanga7.9 km
- Nakivale Lake view point · viewpoint, Kashumba8.3 km
- Kingfisher campsite · attraction, Sanga9.9 km
- African buffalo · attraction, Sanga10 km
- Shoebill · attraction, Sanga11 km
- Reed cormorant · attraction, Sanga11 km
- Goliath heron · attraction, Sanga11 km
- Lake Mburo nature hikes · attraction, Sanga12 km
- Lake Mburo forest walks · attraction, Sanga12 km
- Lake Mburo quad biking · attraction, Sanga12 km
- LAKE MBURO - Sanga Park Entrance · attraction, Sanga17 km
- Lake Mburo National Park · national park, Sanga19 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: Rushasha 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

- Bukoba Airport (BKZ) · Bukoba112 km
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi145 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:46) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 18:58).

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 Rushasha Sub-county

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Rushasha Sub-county. The largest with a recorded population: Nakivale Refugee Camp (68,400). Settlements here lie between about 1,278 m and 1,342 m above sea level (median 1,279 m).

- Kabahara
- Kabazana A
- Kabazana B
- Kabazana C
- Kabwera
- Kabwera A
- Kabwera C
- Kabwera d
- Kalitima A
- Kalitima B
- Kalitima C
- Kamutiganzi
- Karunga
- Kasasa B
- Keibale B
- Kendobo
- Kinami
- Kisura
- Kisura B
- Kisura C
- Kitwekyembogo
- Kiyenje
- Kyabuzare
- Mirambira A
- Mirambira B
- Misyera A
- Misyera B
- Misyera C
- Mugenyi A
- Mugenyi B
- Mugenyi C
- Nabubare
- Nakivale Refugee Camp
- Ndayanjojo
- Nyakagando A
- Nyakagando B
- Nyanga
- Nyungu
- Rohoko
- Roma A
- Rubingo
- Rubondo A
- Rudondo C
- Ruhoko A
- Ruhoko B
- Ruhoko C
- Rushasha
- Rwabarimirizi
- Rwabarimirizi A
- Rwabarimirizi B
- Rwamabirizi A
- Rwamabirizi B
- Rwantaha
- Rwantaha A
- Rwantaha B
- Rwantaha C
- Rwenkuba

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 Rushasha Sub-county

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

### Water

4 lakes.

- Lake Karitima
- Lake Mishera
- Lake Rubondo
- Lake Ruma

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Chamburara · 1,378 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 Rushasha Sub-county and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Isingiro District, the warmest month is Feb (average 23 °C) and the coolest is May (21 °C), after allowing for this place being about 164 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,145 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (141 mm) and the driest Jul (38 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and May to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 78 

Feb 23 80 

Mar 22 137 

Apr 21 141 

May 21 109 

Jun 21 43 

Jul 21 38 

Aug 22 61 

Sep 22 93 

Oct 22 130 

Nov 21 136 

Dec 22 99 

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

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

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital RWABARATA H/C II · Sanga 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.56888&mlon=30.92030#map=17/-0.56888/30.92030) 

Bank DTB Bank · Isingiro Town Council 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.79292&mlon=30.81697#map=17/-0.79292/30.81697) 

Petrol pump Petrol Station · Rugaaga 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.77538&mlon=30.96176#map=17/-0.77538/30.96176) 

Hotel Guesthouse Nakivale · Kashumba 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.78097&mlon=30.94972#map=17/-0.78097/30.94972) 

School Ruhoko Primary School · Rushasha 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.74060&mlon=30.99636#map=17/-0.74060/30.99636) 

Police station Rubondo Police Post · Rushasha 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.73676&mlon=31.04361#map=17/-0.73676/31.04361) 

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 Rushasha Sub-county

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

- Schools6
- Police stations1

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 Bukanga County

- Endiinzi
- Endiinzi Town Council
- Kakamba
- Kashumba
- Mbaare
- Ngarama
- Rugaaga

## Quick answers

- Where is Rushasha Sub-county?In Bukanga County, Isingiro District, Western Region, Uganda
- What borders Rushasha Sub-county?Endiinzi Sub-county, Kacheera Sub-county, Kyalulangira Sub-county, Nyakashashara Sub-county, Rugaaga Sub-county and Sanga Sub-county
- What is there to see in Rushasha Sub-county?Kazuma Hill Lookout, Nakivale Lake view point, Kingfisher campsite, African buffalo
- What time zone is Rushasha Sub-county in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Rushasha Sub-county?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Rushasha Sub-county?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Rushasha Sub-county?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Rushasha Sub-county?Settlements lie between 1,278 m and 1,342 m
- What is the highest point in Rushasha Sub-county?Chamburara (1,378 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Rushasha Sub-county?December to February and May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Rushasha Sub-county?RWABARATA H/C II, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Rushasha Sub-county?DTB Bank, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Rushasha Sub-county?Petrol Station, about 7.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Rushasha Sub-county?UG41080108 (OCHA common operational dataset)