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

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/ntoroko/

District · Western Region 

# Ntoroko District

Ntoroko District is a district of Uganda in Western Region. It had an estimated **82,839 people** in 2022 on 1,402 km² (about 59 per km²). Its main town is Ntoroko. It is divided into 1 county. 165 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 51 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 82,839people (2022)
- 1,402km²
- 1county
- 51mapped services

## How many people live in Ntoroko District?

Ntoroko District had an estimated **82,839 people** in 2022 — 0.7% of Western Region, 132nd of 135 districts. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (below the Western Region figure of 1,047). Spread over 1,402 km², that is about **59 people per km²**, 123rd of 135 districts.

47.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.0% 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 97 children and older people.

0–4 ****16,189**

5–9 ****12,615**

10–14 ****10,228**

15–19 ****9,431**

20–24 ****7,287**

25–29 ****6,333**

30–34 ****5,436**

35–39 ****3,973**

40–44 ****2,949**

45–49 ****2,182**

50–54 ****2,058**

55–59 ****1,350**

60–64 ****1,110**

65–69 ****572**

70–74 ****552**

75–79 ****252**

80+ ****322**

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 Ntoroko District?

Ntoroko District lies in [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 4 other districts: [Bundibugyo District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bundibugyo/), [Kabarole District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kabarole/), [Kagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kagadi/) and [Kikuube District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kikuube/). By area it is the 72nd largest of 135 districts in Uganda. It covers 2.5% of [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/). The centre of Ntoroko District is about 255 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 180 km from Mbarara, the main town of Western Region. The centre point is at 0.9900° N, 30.3872° 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 Ntoroko District

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Ntoroko District: 1 nature reserve; 1 beach.

- Toro-Semliki Proposed National Park · nature reserve
- Ntoroko Game Lodge Beach · beach

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: Ntoroko 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) · Bunia67 km
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi205 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:53) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:51, sunset around 18:55).

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 Ntoroko District

County Area km² Sub-counties Services 

[Ntoroko County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/ntoroko/ntoroko/) 1,402 10 51 

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 Ntoroko District

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

### Water

20 rivers and streams.

- Igoganya
- Itojo
- Kakogo
- Karagaruka
- Kichumbwa
- Lintira
- Mugidi
- Muzizi
- Natira
- Ngisi
- Nsoko
- Nyabituju
- Nyaburogo
- Nyabusokoma
- Nyakabale
- Nyambiga
- Nyamihwa
- Wamikira
- Wanka
- Wasa

### Hills and mountains

14 hills; 1 peak; 1 mountain pass.

- Karuga · 2,403 m
- Msandama · 2,389 m
- Katinga · 2,365 m
- Kyakafuhi · 1,824 m
- Nyakonera · 1,815 m
- Kyakituni · 1,784 m
- Dwalina · 1,648 m
- Itojo · 1,551 m
- Nyamajuna · 1,548 m
- Sempaya · 1,258 m
- Buranga Pass · 1,170 m
- Karinga · 1,144 m
- Sindikwa · 727 m
- Behanga · 700 m
- Makoga · 676 m
- Kibuku · 673 m

### Forests and nature

2 wildlife reserves; 1 forest.

- North Ruwenzori Forest Reserve
- Toro Game Reserve
- Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve

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 Ntoroko District and the best time to visit

In Ntoroko District, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Nov (24 °C). About 1,089 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (139 mm) and the driest Jan (46 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 46 

Feb 27 48 

Mar 26 100 

Apr 25 103 

May 24 91 

Jun 24 64 

Jul 24 63 

Aug 24 100 

Sep 24 126 

Oct 24 139 

Nov 24 134 

Dec 25 77 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ntoroko District

Places mapped inside Ntoroko District in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels2
- Schools45
- 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 Ntoroko District?In Western Region, Uganda
- What is the population of Ntoroko District?82,839 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ntoroko District?About 16 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ntoroko District?About 59 people per km²
- What borders Ntoroko District?Bundibugyo District, Kabarole District, Kagadi District and Kikuube District
- What is there to see in Ntoroko District?Ntoroko Game Lodge Beach, Toro-Semliki Proposed National Park
- What time zone is Ntoroko District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Ntoroko District?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Ntoroko District?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- What is the highest point in Ntoroko District?Karuga (2,403 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ntoroko District?December to August
- How many hospitals are in Ntoroko District?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ntoroko District?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ntoroko District?UG4128 (OCHA common operational dataset)