# Kabarole District, Western Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kabarole/ District · Western Region # Kabarole District Kabarole District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **367,094 people** in 2022 on 1,312 km² (about 280 per km²). Its main town is Fort Portal. It is divided into 2 counties. 656 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 361 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 367,094people (2022) - 1,312km² - 2counties - 361mapped services ## How many people live in Kabarole District? Kabarole District had an estimated **367,094 people** in 2022 — 3.1% of Western Region, 37th of 135 districts. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 1,312 km², that is about **280 people per km²**, 53rd of 135 districts. 43.7% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 16 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 87 children and older people. 0–4 ****63,629** 5–9 ****52,776** 10–14 ****43,832** 15–19 ****42,530** 20–24 ****36,763** 25–29 ****29,835** 30–34 ****24,801** 35–39 ****18,564** 40–44 ****13,094** 45–49 ****9,565** 50–54 ****8,674** 55–59 ****6,683** 60–64 ****5,667** 65–69 ****3,514** 70–74 ****2,988** 75–79 ****1,878** 80+ ****2,301** 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 Kabarole District? Kabarole District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 7 other districts: [Bundibugyo District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bundibugyo/), [Bunyangabu District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bunyangabu/), [Kagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kagadi/), [Kamwenge District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kamwenge/), [Kasese District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/), [Kyenjojo District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kyenjojo/) and [Ntoroko District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/ntoroko/). By area it is the 76th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 2.4% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Kabarole District is about 260 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 143 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 0.6213° N, 30.2680° 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 Kabarole District OpenStreetMap lists 31 named sights in Kabarole District: 16 attractions; 6 viewpoints; 2 waterfalls; 2 monuments; 1 cave; 1 beach; 1 national park; 1 museum; 1 volcano. - KOOGERE COMMUNITY MUSEUM · museum - Amabere Waterall · waterfall - Mahoma Falls · waterfall - Kibale National Park · national park - Kasenda Beach · beach - Afritastic Planet Ruigo Lake View · viewpoint - Afritastic Planet Ruigo Top View · viewpoint - Crater Lake · viewpoint - Kigere kya nyina mwiru · viewpoint - Lake view stp · viewpoint - Top of Saaka · viewpoint - Beauty Garage · attraction - Forestry · attraction - Fort Portal · attraction - Horse riding · attraction - Junction to saaka kyeganywa · attraction - Kabaoyo II · attraction - Karimbi Royal Tombs · attraction - Lugard Monument · attraction - Mahoma Waterfall · attraction - Mbuzi centre · attraction - Mukonomura town · attraction - Road to buruuj · attraction - Road to the buruuj · attraction - Rukidi III · attraction - Tooro Kingdom Palace - Karuzika Palace · attraction - Top of the World viewpoint · attraction - Amabere Caves · cave - Old Tooro Kingdom Palace · monument - Saaka Volcano · volcano …and 1 more. 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: Kabarole 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) · Bunia105 km - Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi162 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:54) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:51, sunset around 18:56). 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 Kabarole District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Burahya County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kabarole/burahya/) 1,272 15 163 [Fort Portal Municipality County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kabarole/fort-portal-municipality/) 40 3 198 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 Kabarole District - Fort Portal60,800 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 Kabarole District Named natural and historic features inside Kabarole District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 74 rivers and streams; 13 lakes. - Bagoya - Bisanga - Bisanga - Bizibinanaro - Bwiha - Dunga - Haliso - Inini - Isigomi - Kabasongola - Kabugesa - Kahama - Kaitanjojo - Kaitwanjwahi - Kaizi - Kakibi - Kakuko - Kamirensembe - Kamotanga - Kamutebe - Kananansi - Karamaga - Kasenyi - Kasere …and 63 more. ### Hills and mountains 96 hills; 4 peaks; 1 mountain pass. - Kizimba · 2,695 m - Nowanila · 2,627 m - Buhamya · 2,612 m - Hamugoma · 2,502 m - Kabango · 2,461 m - Bwamba Pass · 2,460 m - Mahyorro · 2,447 m - Kyabogo · 2,439 m - Kasuli · 2,418 m - Chibu · 2,373 m - Karewaro · 2,293 m - Chichwa · 2,264 m - Nyakarongo · 1,996 m - Burongo · 1,691 m - Magunga · 1,672 m - Kiraro · 1,663 m - Saka · 1,643 m - Mpumuru · 1,630 m - Hamugoma · 1,628 m - Kamengo · 1,626 m - Busaiga · 1,622 m - Ndeke · 1,621 m - Bwenderwa · 1,617 m - Kichuna · 1,614 m …and 77 more. ### Forests and nature 2 forests; 2 forest reserves; 1 wildlife reserve. - Itwara Forest Reserve - Kasenda - Kibale Forest Reserve - Miranga Forest - Toro Semuliki Game Reserve ### History 1 fort; 1 palace. - Fort Wavertree - Omukama’s Palace ### Estates 40 estates; 1 tea estate. - Buhunga Estate - Bwigara Estate - Fort Wavertree Estate - Gemi Estate - Kahangi Estate - Kahuna Estate - Kamsanga Estate - Karambi Estate - Kaseseru Etstate - Kasokero Estate - Kiamara Estate - Kibalel Estate - Kigami Estate - Kigarama Estate - Kigarama Estate - Kigarama Estate - Kiko Estate - Kiko Estate - Kisakyabairu Estate - Kitumba Estate - Kyabaganda Estate - Kyabajasi Estate - Kyaitumbi Estate - Kyakadupa Estate …and 17 more. ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Fort Portal - Fort Portal Airport 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 Kabarole District and the best time to visit In Kabarole District, the warmest month is Feb (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Nov (20 °C). About 1,440 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (170 mm) and the driest Feb (69 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and June to July**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 71 Feb 21 69 Mar 21 137 Apr 20 138 May 20 123 Jun 20 97 Jul 20 86 Aug 20 133 Sep 20 155 Oct 20 170 Nov 20 163 Dec 20 99 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kabarole District Places mapped inside Kabarole District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals35 - Banks14 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps12 - Hotels72 - Schools183 - Colleges and universities16 - Pharmacies6 - Restaurants20 - Police stations2 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 Kabarole District?In Western Region, Uganda - What is the population of Kabarole District?367,094 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Kabarole District?About 18 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Kabarole District?About 280 people per km² - What borders Kabarole District?Bundibugyo District, Bunyangabu District, Kagadi District, Kamwenge District, Kasese District, Kyenjojo District and Ntoroko District - What is there to see in Kabarole District?Afritastic Planet Ruigo Lake View, Afritastic Planet Ruigo Top View, Amabere Caves, Amabere Waterall - What time zone is Kabarole District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kabarole District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Kabarole District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Kabarole District?Fort Portal - What is the highest point in Kabarole District?Kizimba (2,695 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kabarole District?December to February and June to July - How many hospitals are in Kabarole District?35 mapped - How many banks are in Kabarole District?14 mapped - How many ATMs are in Kabarole District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kabarole District?12 mapped - What is the P-code of Kabarole District?UG4110 (OCHA common operational dataset)