# Kyenjojo District, Western Region – Counties, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kyenjojo/ District · Western Region # Kyenjojo District Kyenjojo District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **591,035 people** in 2022 on 2,346 km² (about 252 per km²). Its main town is Kyenjojo. It is divided into 1 county. 595 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 240 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 591,035people (2022) - 2,346km² - 1county - 240mapped services ## How many people live in Kyenjojo District? Kyenjojo District had an estimated **591,035 people** in 2022 — 5.0% of Western Region, 13th of 135 districts. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 2,346 km², that is about **252 people per km²**, 63rd of 135 districts. 49.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% 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 109 children and older people. 0–4 ****123,136** 5–9 ****94,078** 10–14 ****73,943** 15–19 ****64,414** 20–24 ****52,354** 25–29 ****41,991** 30–34 ****35,875** 35–39 ****26,175** 40–44 ****19,796** 45–49 ****14,125** 50–54 ****11,879** 55–59 ****8,949** 60–64 ****6,672** 65–69 ****7,945** 70–74 ****4,267** 75–79 ****2,839** 80+ ****2,597** 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 Kyenjojo District? Kyenjojo District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 5 other districts: [Kabarole District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kabarole/), [Kagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kagadi/), [Kamwenge District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kamwenge/), [Kibaale District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kibaale/) and [Kyegegwa District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kyegegwa/). By area it is the 34th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 4.2% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Kyenjojo District is about 217 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 139 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 0.6427° N, 30.6587° 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 Kyenjojo District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Kyenjojo District: 1 attraction. - Katoosa Martyrs Villa · attraction 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: Kyenjojo 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) · Bunia114 km - Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi185 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:52) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 18:54). 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 Kyenjojo District County Area km² Sub-counties Services [Mwenge County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kyenjojo/mwenge/) 2,346 20 240 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 Kyenjojo District - Kyenjojo28,600 - Katoke18,200 - Butunduzi17,600 - Kyarusozi16,300 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 Kyenjojo District Named natural and historic features inside Kyenjojo District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 51 rivers and streams. - Hondwa - Kagensa - Kaija - Kaimira - Kajumwa - Kakomero - Kakumbu - Kamirabalimbo - Kamirabara - Kasembeta - Kazizi - Kazizi - Kibumba - Kiyanja - Kyankorogo - Kyasa - Kyeza - Makoka - Mbuza - Mirinchwi - Muchwamba - Mugaju - Mukonda - Mukumbuli …and 27 more. ### Hills and mountains 45 hills; 1 mountain. - Mahangwe · 1,617 m - Muhangi · 1,575 m - Nyanono · 1,565 m - Nyakasi · 1,564 m - Kikumiro · 1,554 m - Kasunga · 1,551 m - Butale · 1,548 m - Kagora · 1,539 m - Kajuma · 1,539 m - Kisamutongole · 1,537 m - Kyabalobya · 1,537 m - Dyabugabo · 1,535 m - Mabale · 1,530 m - Jumnayanza · 1,524 m - Bumba · 1,522 m - Kirota · 1,515 m - Kagorogoro · 1,514 m - Nyabuhuka · 1,511 m - Kyampumpuru · 1,506 m - Tibumara · 1,506 m - Buhumba · 1,505 m - Kasozi · 1,500 m - Kagura · 1,495 m - Mabonwa · 1,489 m …and 22 more. ### Forests and nature 6 forests. - Itwara Forest - Kibale Forest - Kibega - Kitechura - Matiri - Nkera ### History 1 fort. - Fort Lorne ### Estates 5 estates. - Hima Estate - Kasunga Estate - Kinyantale Estate - Munobwa Estate - Nyalubira Estate 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 Kyenjojo District and the best time to visit In Kyenjojo District, the warmest month is Feb (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Nov (20 °C). About 1,280 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (159 mm) and the driest Jan (60 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to August**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 60 Feb 23 61 Mar 22 118 Apr 21 126 May 21 116 Jun 21 72 Jul 21 69 Aug 21 111 Sep 21 138 Oct 21 159 Nov 20 154 Dec 21 95 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kyenjojo District Places mapped inside Kyenjojo District in open map data, by type. - Hospitals14 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps10 - Hotels3 - Schools210 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants1 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 Kyenjojo District?In Western Region, Uganda - What is the population of Kyenjojo District?591,035 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Kyenjojo District?About 15 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Kyenjojo District?About 252 people per km² - What borders Kyenjojo District?Kabarole District, Kagadi District, Kamwenge District, Kibaale District and Kyegegwa District - What is there to see in Kyenjojo District?Katoosa Martyrs Villa - What time zone is Kyenjojo District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kyenjojo District?Shilling (UGX) - What language is spoken in Kyenjojo District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Kyenjojo District?Kyenjojo - What is the highest point in Kyenjojo District?Mahangwe (1,617 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kyenjojo District?December to March and May to August - How many hospitals are in Kyenjojo District?14 mapped - How many ATMs are in Kyenjojo District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kyenjojo District?10 mapped - What is the P-code of Kyenjojo District?UG4124 (OCHA common operational dataset)