# Kitagwenda District, Western Region – Counties & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kitagwenda/ District · Western Region # Kitagwenda District Kitagwenda District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **179,509 people** in 2022 on 716 km² (about 251 per km²). It is divided into 1 county. 242 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 135 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 179,509people (2022) - 716km² - 1county - 135mapped services ## How many people live in Kitagwenda District? Kitagwenda District had an estimated **179,509 people** in 2022 — 1.5% of Western Region, 105th of 135 districts. There are 1,064 women for every 1,000 men (above the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 716 km², that is about **251 people per km²**, 64th of 135 districts. 48.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% 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 104 children and older people. 0–4 ****33,690** 5–9 ****29,592** 10–14 ****23,582** 15–19 ****18,835** 20–24 ****14,162** 25–29 ****12,097** 30–34 ****10,588** 35–39 ****8,811** 40–44 ****6,766** 45–49 ****5,428** 50–54 ****4,650** 55–59 ****3,786** 60–64 ****2,887** 65–69 ****1,770** 70–74 ****1,312** 75–79 ****801** 80+ ****752** 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 Kitagwenda District? Kitagwenda District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ibanda District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/ibanda/), [Kamwenge District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kamwenge/), [Kasese District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/) and [Rubirizi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/). By area it is the 108th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 1.3% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Kitagwenda District is about 253 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 78 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 0.0138° N, 30.3243° 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 Kitagwenda District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Kitagwenda District: 1 waterfall. - Mpanga Falls · waterfall 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: Kitagwenda 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) · Kihihi107 km - Bunia Airport (BUX) · Bunia173 km ### Nearest railway station Kamwenge (Kamwenge Town Council), about 24 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:55) and shortest in Mar (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 19:11). 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 Kitagwenda District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Kitagwenda County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kitagwenda/kitagwenda/) 716 7 135 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/). ## Landscape and landmarks of Kitagwenda District Named natural and historic features inside Kitagwenda District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 19 rivers and streams. - Buhindagi - Dura - Hindagi - Kahiro - Katonga - Kikoyo - Kitengeto - Kitomi - Kyarutanga - Lukinga - Lwembwa - Mpanga - Mukakerre - Nkurungu - Nyamuswiga - Nyansura - Rusangwe - Rwentuha - Tiguhonoka ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain; 1 hill. - Ntsinda · 1,399 m - Haragatwe · 1,031 m ### History 1 fort. - Fort Ntara 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 Kitagwenda District and the best time to visit In Kitagwenda District, the warmest month is Feb (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Nov (21 °C). About 1,243 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (147 mm) and the driest Jul (60 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 22 68 Feb 23 69 Mar 22 128 Apr 21 135 May 21 119 Jun 21 62 Jul 21 60 Aug 21 96 Sep 21 121 Oct 21 142 Nov 21 147 Dec 21 94 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kitagwenda District Places mapped inside Kitagwenda District in open map data, by type. - Hospitals26 - Schools108 - Pharmacies1 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 Kitagwenda District?In Western Region, Uganda - What is the population of Kitagwenda District?179,509 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Kitagwenda District?About 16 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Kitagwenda District?About 251 people per km² - What borders Kitagwenda District?Ibanda District, Kamwenge District, Kasese District and Rubirizi District - What is there to see in Kitagwenda District?Mpanga Falls - What time zone is Kitagwenda District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kitagwenda District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Kitagwenda District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the highest point in Kitagwenda District?Ntsinda (1,399 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kitagwenda District?December to February and May to August - How many hospitals are in Kitagwenda District?26 mapped - What is the P-code of Kitagwenda District?UG4122 (OCHA common operational dataset)