# Masindi District, Western Region – Counties, Population & Map

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District · Western Region 

# Masindi District

Masindi District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **374,991 people** in 2022 on 3,923 km² (about 96 per km²). Its main town is Masindi. It is divided into 3 counties. 421 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 274 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 374,991people (2022)
- 3,923km²
- 3counties
- 274mapped services

## How many people live in Masindi District?

Masindi District had an estimated **374,991 people** in 2022 — 3.2% of Western Region, 36th of 135 districts. There are 971 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 3,923 km², that is about **96 people per km²**, 104th of 135 districts.

45.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 16 across Western Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 90 children and older people.

0–4 ****68,995**

5–9 ****55,583**

10–14 ****45,005**

15–19 ****41,639**

20–24 ****37,434**

25–29 ****31,131**

30–34 ****24,517**

35–39 ****18,960**

40–44 ****13,937**

45–49 ****10,613**

50–54 ****8,187**

55–59 ****6,419**

60–64 ****4,419**

65–69 ****2,944**

70–74 ****2,288**

75–79 ****1,591**

80+ ****1,329**

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 Masindi District?

Masindi District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 7 other districts: [Buliisa District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/buliisa/), [Hoima District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/hoima/), [Kiryandongo District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kiryandongo/), [Kyankwanzi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/kyankwanzi/), [Nakaseke District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/nakaseke/), [Nakasongola District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/central/nakasongola/) and [Nwoya District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/northern/nwoya/). By area it is the 9th largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 7.1% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Masindi District is about 191 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 295 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 1.8121° N, 31.7373° 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 Masindi District

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Masindi District: 4 attractions; 2 viewpoints.

- Baker's Point · viewpoint
- Top of the Falls · viewpoint
- Masindi Crafts Village · attraction
- Nile Boat Cruise · attraction
- Nyabyeya Hill · attraction
- Parking lot at Murchison falls · 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: Masindi 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

- Gulu Airport (ULU) · Gulu125 km
- Arua Airport (RUA) · Arua165 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:46) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:47, 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 Masindi District

County Area km² Sub-counties Services 

[Bujenje County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/masindi/bujenje/) 2,436 3 108 

[Buruuli County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/masindi/buruuli/) 1,126 2 24 

[Masindi Municipality County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/masindi/masindi-municipality/) 360 4 142 

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 Masindi District

- Masindi110,500

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 Masindi District

Named natural and historic features inside Masindi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

102 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Bahunyaho
- Binyonyibyomba
- Biraizi
- Buitambogo
- Bulyemya
- Bunyani
- Bweyagya
- Ibohe
- Ichwabitengo
- Itongo
- Jwamba
- Kabagarama
- Kabakagire
- Kabarwana
- Kabolokota
- Kabuta
- Kachwekere
- Kagotogola
- Kaigota
- Kaitabahuma
- Kaitambwe
- Kalyonpalala
- Kamiranjoga
- Kanaga

…and 79 more.

### Hills and mountains

72 hills; 1 mountain.

- Kyembwe · 1,366 m
- Kaleramaire · 1,355 m
- Wanyana · 1,335 m
- Kaitanjojo · 1,331 m
- Nyakakaikuru · 1,329 m
- Nyakarunya · 1,329 m
- Naitondo · 1,327 m
- Kasekuro · 1,323 m
- Kyembogo · 1,323 m
- Isagara · 1,319 m
- Kalyayobyo · 1,312 m
- Inenwa · 1,292 m
- Kasongoire · 1,282 m
- Rwemiyaga · 1,276 m
- Rugusha · 1,270 m
- Nyabetereka · 1,261 m
- Kitonya · 1,255 m
- Mwoba · 1,253 m
- Rukumba · 1,250 m
- Ruijere · 1,248 m
- Sogyo · 1,248 m
- Igisi · 1,242 m
- Nyambindo · 1,238 m
- Kyanswaswa · 1,230 m

…and 49 more.

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves; 2 forests; 1 wildlife reserve.

- Busaju
- Chwi
- Kaniyo-Pabidi Forest Reserve
- Karuma
- Kyabatwa
- Masaba

### History

1 fort.

- Lisiga Fort

### Estates

9 estates.

- Balmoral
- Balmoral Estate
- Bujenje Estate
- Bulyango Estate
- Kanyege
- Kinyara Estate
- Kyataruga Estate
- Mururongo Estate
- Nyamagita Estate

### Getting around

2 airports; 1 airfield.

- Kinyara
- Masindi Airport
- Pakuba 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 Masindi District and the best time to visit

In Masindi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,054 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (151 mm) and the driest Jan (27 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to August**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 27 

Feb 28 33 

Mar 27 87 

Apr 25 107 

May 24 102 

Jun 24 69 

Jul 24 75 

Aug 24 106 

Sep 24 132 

Oct 24 151 

Nov 24 111 

Dec 25 55 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Masindi District

Places mapped inside Masindi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals8
- Banks9
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels27
- Schools196
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants13
- Police stations3

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 Masindi District?In Western Region, Uganda
- What is the population of Masindi District?374,991 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Masindi District?About 17 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Masindi District?About 96 people per km²
- What borders Masindi District?Buliisa District, Hoima District, Kiryandongo District, Kyankwanzi District, Nakaseke District, Nakasongola District and Nwoya District
- What is there to see in Masindi District?Baker's Point, Masindi Crafts Village, Nile Boat Cruise, Nyabyeya Hill
- What time zone is Masindi District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Masindi District?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Masindi District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Masindi District?Masindi
- What is the highest point in Masindi District?Kyembwe (1,366 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Masindi District?November to August
- How many hospitals are in Masindi District?8 mapped
- How many banks are in Masindi District?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Masindi District?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Masindi District?UG4125 (OCHA common operational dataset)