# Kasese District, Western Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/ District · Western Region # Kasese District Kasese District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **866,348 people** in 2022 on 3,387 km² (about 256 per km²). Its main town is Kasese. It is divided into 3 counties. 363 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 633 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 866,348people (2022) - 3,387km² - 3counties - 633mapped services ## How many people live in Kasese District? Kasese District had an estimated **866,348 people** in 2022 — 7.4% of Western Region, 3rd of 135 districts. There are 1,061 women for every 1,000 men (above the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 3,387 km², that is about **256 people per km²**, 59th of 135 districts. 48.7% of people are children under 15 and 2.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 16 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 103 children and older people. 0–4 ****171,452** 5–9 ****137,884** 10–14 ****112,628** 15–19 ****97,636** 20–24 ****77,032** 25–29 ****62,095** 30–34 ****51,853** 35–39 ****39,805** 40–44 ****30,253** 45–49 ****22,804** 50–54 ****20,507** 55–59 ****13,647** 60–64 ****11,834** 65–69 ****5,814** 70–74 ****5,365** 75–79 ****2,712** 80+ ****3,027** 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 Kasese District? Kasese District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 6 other districts: [Bundibugyo District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bundibugyo/), [Bunyangabu District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bunyangabu/), [Kabarole District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kabarole/), [Kamwenge District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kamwenge/), [Kitagwenda District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kitagwenda/) and [Rubirizi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/). By area it is the 17th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 6.1% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Kasese District is about 287 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 109 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 0.1357° N, 30.0084° 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 Kasese District OpenStreetMap lists 25 named sights in Kasese District: 10 attractions; 5 waterfalls; 3 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves; 1 monument; 1 beach; 1 gallery; 1 memorial. - Cathy Falls · waterfall - Enock's Fall · waterfall - Kabamba Fall · waterfall - Nyamwamba Falls · waterfall - Samalira falls · waterfall - Katwe Bird Sanctuary · nature reserve - Rwenzori Mountains National Park · nature reserve - Rwenzori Mountains National Park · nature reserve - Mihunga Hotsprings pool · beach - Baboon Cliffs · viewpoint - Mutinda Lookout · viewpoint - Pelican Point · viewpoint - Boat rides · attraction - Equator Monument · attraction - Hot springs stp · attraction - Kikorongo Women Community · attraction - Kob Mating Grounds · attraction - Lobelia Garden · attraction - Market place · attraction - Mweya Kazinga Channel Boat Tour · attraction - UWA Kazinga Channel Boat Tour · attraction - lion point · attraction - Mweya Elephant · monument - Rwenzori Founders · gallery - Rwenzori founder · 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: Kasese 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 - Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi101 km - Bunia Airport (BUX) · Bunia161 km ### Nearest railway station Kasese (Nyamwamba Division), about 10 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:56) and shortest in Oct (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:48). 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 Kasese District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Bukonjo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/bukonjo/) 952 15 241 [Busongora County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/) 2,280 14 237 [Kasese Municipality County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/kasese-municipality/) 156 3 155 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 Kasese District - Kasese115,400 - Mpondwe58,600 - Kisinga18,300 - Hima14,700 - Kilembe7,914 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 Kasese District Named natural and historic features inside Kasese District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 31 rivers and streams; 4 lakes. - Bujuku - Bukangara - Chalanga - Dungulilia - Dwimbi - Hima - Isa - Kabiti - Kahera - Kamulikwezi - Kanyampara - Kayansi - Kazinga Channel - Kitajuka - Kitandara Lakes - Kuruguta - Kuruhe - Lake George - Lake Kabaleka - Lake Nyamunuka - Lwatema - Mahoma - Mpondwe - Mubuku …and 11 more. ### Coast and islands 7 islands. - Akika Island - Irangara Island - Izinga Island - Kabazimu Island - Kankuranga Island - Kitako Island - Sikanki Island ### Hills and mountains 25 peaks; 22 hills; 4 mountains; 1 mountain pass; 1 glacier. - Victorio Emanuele · 4,858 m - Edward · 4,777 m - Mount Speke · 4,759 m - Baker · 4,608 m - Weismann · 4,598 m - Sella · 4,594 m - Thompson Glacier · 4,575 m - Okuhandika · 4,558 m - Okusoma · 4,551 m - Wollaston · 4,540 m - Mount Luigi di Savoia · 4,537 m - Moore · 4,507 m - Okubara · 4,398 m - Kinyangoma · 4,392 m - Kihuma · 4,354 m - Portal Peaks · 4,309 m - Cagni · 4,293 m - Freshfield Pass · 4,266 m - Watamagufu · 4,238 m - Rukenga · 4,161 m - Batoda · 4,088 m - Nyamyalilo · 4,008 m - Kianamo · 3,577 m - Katabarua · 3,518 m …and 29 more. ### Forests and nature 2 parks; 1 forest. - Rwenzori Forest Reserve - Rwenzori Mountains National Park - Rwenzori Mountains National Park ### History 2 forts. - Fort Edward - Fort George ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Kasese Airport - Mweya 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 Kasese District and the best time to visit In Kasese District, the warmest month is Feb (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Nov (21 °C). About 1,198 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (140 mm) and the driest Jul (62 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and May to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 64 Feb 23 67 Mar 23 122 Apr 22 123 May 22 108 Jun 22 64 Jul 22 62 Aug 22 100 Sep 22 122 Oct 22 140 Nov 21 139 Dec 22 88 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kasese District Places mapped inside Kasese District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals64 - Banks7 - Petrol pumps17 - Hotels65 - Schools451 - Colleges and universities5 - Restaurants17 - Police stations7 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 Kasese District?In Western Region, Uganda - What is the population of Kasese District?866,348 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Kasese District?About 16 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Kasese District?About 256 people per km² - What borders Kasese District?Bundibugyo District, Bunyangabu District, Kabarole District, Kamwenge District, Kitagwenda District and Rubirizi District - What is there to see in Kasese District?Baboon Cliffs, Boat rides, Cathy Falls, Enock's Fall - What time zone is Kasese District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kasese District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Kasese District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Kasese District?Kasese - What is the highest point in Kasese District?Victorio Emanuele (4,858 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kasese District?December to February and May to August - How many hospitals are in Kasese District?64 mapped - How many banks are in Kasese District?7 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kasese District?17 mapped - What is the P-code of Kasese District?UG4115 (OCHA common operational dataset)