# Kikuube District, Western Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kikuube/ District · Western Region # Kikuube District Kikuube District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **418,455 people** in 2022 on 2,991 km² (about 140 per km²). It is divided into 1 county. 501 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 191 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 418,455people (2022) - 2,991km² - 1county - 191mapped services ## How many people live in Kikuube District? Kikuube District had an estimated **418,455 people** in 2022 — 3.6% of Western Region, 29th of 135 districts. There are 969 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 2,991 km², that is about **140 people per km²**, 96th of 135 districts. 49.2% of people are children under 15 and 1.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 16 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 105 children and older people. 0–4 ****87,579** 5–9 ****66,427** 10–14 ****51,894** 15–19 ****42,067** 20–24 ****36,770** 25–29 ****31,621** 30–34 ****27,334** 35–39 ****20,159** 40–44 ****15,262** 45–49 ****11,318** 50–54 ****8,766** 55–59 ****6,494** 60–64 ****4,828** 65–69 ****2,966** 70–74 ****2,261** 75–79 ****1,356** 80+ ****1,353** 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 Kikuube District? Kikuube District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 5 other districts: [Hoima District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/hoima/), [Kagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kagadi/), [Kakumiro District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kakumiro/), [Kyankwanzi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kyankwanzi/) and [Ntoroko District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/ntoroko/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 5.4% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Kikuube District is about 208 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 216 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 1.3084° N, 31.0011° 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 Kikuube District OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Kikuube District: 1 nature reserve; 1 waterfall; 1 viewpoint. - Nkusi Waterfall · waterfall - Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve · nature reserve - Lake Albert Viewpoint · viewpoint 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: Kikuube 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) · Bunia91 km - Arua Airport (RUA) · Arua194 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:50) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 18:52). 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 Kikuube District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Buhaguzi County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kikuube/buhaguzi/) 2,991 7 191 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 Kikuube District - Kyangwali Refugee Camp23,847 - Buhimba19,500 - Kikube18,100 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 Kikuube District Named natural and historic features inside Kikuube District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 19 rivers and streams. - Halo - Howa - Jumangabo - Kafo - Kaitakono - Kititiraa - Kyampanga - Kyaziradindu - Manga - Musanga - Nkusi - Nyabunyira - Nyakarariki - Nyakibengo - Nyalika - Nyamalobe - Rwamarongo - Sebugoro - Wambabyo ### Coast and islands 1 bay. - Buhuka South Bay ### Hills and mountains 18 hills; 5 mountains. - Muhangazima · 1,220 m - Mpanga · 1,208 m - Magita · 1,204 m - Mandwiga · 1,199 m - Kagumuzi · 1,193 m - Munyunke · 1,174 m - Kamusiri · 1,170 m - Luhunga · 1,167 m - Kahala · 1,154 m - Kidoma · 1,147 m - Kibulala · 1,146 m - Musajamukulu · 1,146 m - Mukabara · 1,137 m - Kihangati · 1,127 m - Kijamba · 1,127 m - Koba · 1,126 m - Kasungwa · 1,124 m - Namulima · 1,115 m - Mukora · 1,100 m - Kigaya · 1,085 m - Nyanfuko · 1,046 m - Bakers View · 1,043 m - Nyankubebe · 615 m ### Forests and nature 3 forests; 1 wildlife reserve. - Bugoma Forest - Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve - Kahurukobwire - Wambabya ### History 1 fort. - Karwata Fort 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 Kikuube District and the best time to visit In Kikuube 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 Kikuube District Places mapped inside Kikuube District in open map data, by type. - Hospitals10 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels4 - Schools129 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies8 - Restaurants29 - Police stations5 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 Kikuube District?In Western Region, Uganda - What is the population of Kikuube District?418,455 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Kikuube District?About 15 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Kikuube District?About 140 people per km² - What borders Kikuube District?Hoima District, Kagadi District, Kakumiro District, Kyankwanzi District and Ntoroko District - What is there to see in Kikuube District?Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve, Lake Albert Viewpoint, Nkusi Waterfall - What time zone is Kikuube District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kikuube District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Kikuube District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Kikuube District?Kyangwali Refugee Camp - What is the highest point in Kikuube District?Muhangazima (1,220 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kikuube District?December to August - How many hospitals are in Kikuube District?10 mapped - How many banks are in Kikuube District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kikuube District?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Kikuube District?UG4118 (OCHA common operational dataset)