# Busongora County, Kasese District – Sub-counties & Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/ County · Kasese District # Busongora County Busongora County is a county of Uganda in Kasese District, Western Region. It covers **2,280.2 km²**. It is divided into 14 sub-counties. 163 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 237 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2,280km² - 14sub-counties - 237mapped services ## Where is Busongora County? Busongora County lies in [Kasese District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/), [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 8 other counties: [Bughendera County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bundibugyo/bughendera/), [Bukonjo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/bukonjo/), [Bunyangabu County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bunyangabu/bunyangabu/), [Bunyaruguru County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/), [Burahya County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kabarole/burahya/), [Kasese Municipality County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/kasese-municipality/), [Kibale County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kamwenge/kibale/) and [Kitagwenda County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kitagwenda/kitagwenda/). By area it is the 30th largest of 203 counties in Uganda. It covers 67.3% of [Kasese District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/). The centre of Busongora County is about 269 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 11 km from Kasese, the main town of Kasese District. The centre point is at 0.1355° N, 30.1660° 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 Busongora County OpenStreetMap lists 18 named sights in Busongora County: 9 attractions; 3 nature reserves; 2 waterfalls; 2 viewpoints; 1 monument; 1 beach. - Enock's Fall · waterfall - Kabamba Fall · 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 - Boat rides · attraction - Equator Monument · 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 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: Busongora 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 - Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi108 km - Bunia Airport (BUX) · Bunia159 km ### Nearest railway station Kasese (Nyamwamba Division), about 9.1 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:55) and shortest in Oct (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:41, 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. ## Sub-counties of Busongora County Sub-county Area km² Localities Services [Bugoye Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/bugoye/) 202 39 35 [Buhuhira Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/buhuhira/) 35 28 12 [Bwesumbu Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/bwesumbu/) 97 25 10 [Hima Town Council Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/hima-town-council/) 29 14 11 [Karusandara Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/karusandara/) 154 14 13 [Katwe Kabatoro Town Council Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/katwe-kabatoro-town-council/) 20 3 9 [Kilembe Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/kilembe/) 78 13 13 [Kitswamba Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/kitswamba/) 94 3 18 [Kyabarungira Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/kyabarungira/) 24 2 12 [Lake Katwe Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/lake-katwe/) 784 11 37 [Maliba Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/maliba/) 218 4 35 [Muhokya Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/muhokya/) 437 8 16 [Rugendabara Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/rugendabara/) 69 2 5 [Rukoki Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/rukoki/) 38 1 11 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/). ## Villages and localities in Busongora County Open gazetteers list **163 villages, towns and localities** in Busongora County. The largest with a recorded population: Hima (14,700). Settlements here lie between about 914 m and 1,949 m above sea level (median 1,291 m). - Bugoye - Buhate - Buhimba - Buhuhira - Buhuhra - Buhunga - Bulimi - Bulindiguru - Bunyamurwa - Bunyandiko - Bunyangoni - Busambo - Butera - Butohyo - Butwetse - Buwatha - Bwenderwa - Bwesumbu - Bwesumbu I - Bwesumbu II - Chanjojo - Chapa - Fort George - Habitat - Hamukunga - Hamukungu - Hima - Hima Camp - Hima Town - Ibanda - Ibanda I - Ibanda II - Ibunda - Ihani - Kabarodi - Kabatoro - Kabatunda - Kabirizi - Kabuga - Kabukelo East - Kabukelo West - Kaghando - Kahendero - Kahokya - Kahonda - Kakondo - Kamusonge - Kanamba - Kanyaminigo - Kanyatete - Kasambya A - Kasambya B - Kasanga - Kasangali A - Kasangali B - Kasenyi - Kasojo - Kaswa I - Kaswa II - Katooke I - Katooke II - Katumba - Katwe - Kemihoko - Kibandaghara - Kibandama - Kibandya - Kibiri - Kibirizi - Kibuga - Kibulya - Kigharama - Kiharara - Kihindi - Kihyo - Kikoga - Kikoka Central - Kikoka Lower - Kikoka Upper - Kikokera - Kikonge - Kikongo - Kikonzo - Kikorongo - Kinyamagana - Kinyamwenge - Kinyangoye - Kinyateke - Kinyayobyo - Kirongo - Kisamba I - Kisamba II - Kisanzi - Kisenyi - Kithoma - Kithoma East - Kitoko - Kitswamba - Kivengenyi - Kuruhe - Kyabarungira - Kyabulera - Kyambogho - Kyankyerere - Kyanya - Kyapa - Kyehunda - Kyoho I - Kyoho II - Lower Kendahi - Lower Nyangereka - Maghesa - Maghoma - Maliba - Market Square - Mbata - Mbunga - Mburakasaka - Minana - Mirimbo - Mowlem Lower - Mowlem Upper - Mubuku - Mubuku Ii - Muhambo - Muhokya - Muhumuza - Mukumba - Mulehe - Mulinda - Muramba I - Muramba II - Mweya - Mweya Lodge - Namhuga - Ndugutu East - Ndugutu West - Ngangi - Ntonya - Ntunga - Nyabirongo - Nyabubare - Nyakabugha - Nyakalengija - Nyakalengija Trading Center - Nyakazinga - Nyakibingo - Nyakisewa - Nyamirama - Nyangonge - Omukathi - Ruboni - Ruhara I - Ruhara II - Rwabitooke - Rwakingi I A - Rwakingi I B - Rwenjubu - Rwesande - Sebwe - Upper Kendahi - katooke - kibalya 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 Busongora County Named natural and historic features inside Busongora County, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 21 rivers and streams; 4 lakes. - Bujuku - Chalanga - Hima - Isa - Kahera - Kamulikwezi - Kazinga Channel - Kitajuka - Kitandara Lakes - Kuruguta - Kuruhe - Lake George - Lake Kabaleka - Lake Nyamunuka - Mahoma - Mubuku - Mutaige - Nilangira - Nkoko - Nyamwamba - Ruiga - Rukoki - Rutanda - Rutara …and 1 more. ### Coast and islands 7 islands. - Akika Island - Irangara Island - Izinga Island - Kabazimu Island - Kankuranga Island - Kitako Island - Sikanki Island ### Hills and mountains 15 peaks; 12 hills; 4 mountains; 1 mountain pass. - Victorio Emanuele · 4,858 m - Edward · 4,777 m - Mount Speke · 4,759 m - Baker · 4,608 m - Sella · 4,594 m - Wollaston · 4,540 m - Mount Luigi di Savoia · 4,537 m - Moore · 4,507 m - Kinyangoma · 4,392 m - Kihuma · 4,354 m - Portal Peaks · 4,309 m - Cagni · 4,293 m - Freshfield Pass · 4,266 m - Rukenga · 4,161 m - Kianamo · 3,577 m - Katabarua · 3,518 m - Kaleveru · 2,702 m - Katunguru · 2,607 m - Kasangari · 2,299 m - Mulinda · 2,015 m - Milimba · 1,949 m - Ruahunga · 1,883 m - Nkima · 1,627 m - Kahochi · 1,480 m …and 8 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest; 1 park. - Rwenzori Forest Reserve - Rwenzori Mountains National Park ### History 1 fort. - Fort George ### Getting around 1 airfield. - 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 Busongora County and the best time to visit Using the climate of 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 Busongora County Places mapped inside Busongora County in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals26 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels20 - Schools174 - Restaurants10 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 Busongora County?In Kasese District, Western Region, Uganda - What borders Busongora County?Bughendera County, Bukonjo County, Bunyangabu County, Bunyaruguru County, Burahya County, Kasese Municipality County, Kibale County and Kitagwenda County - What is there to see in Busongora County?Baboon Cliffs, Boat rides, Enock's Fall, Equator Monument - What time zone is Busongora County in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Busongora County?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Busongora County?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Busongora County?163 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Busongora County?Settlements lie between 914 m and 1,949 m - What is the highest point in Busongora County?Victorio Emanuele (4,858 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Busongora County?December to February and May to August - How many hospitals are in Busongora County?26 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Busongora County?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Busongora County?UG411502 (OCHA common operational dataset)