# Bunyaruguru County, Rubirizi District – Sub-counties

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/

County · Rubirizi District 

# Bunyaruguru County

Bunyaruguru County is a county of Uganda in Rubirizi District, Western Region. It covers **1,469.2 km²**. It is divided into 11 sub-counties. 186 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 182 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,469km²
- 11sub-counties
- 182mapped services

## Where is Bunyaruguru County?

Bunyaruguru County lies in [Rubirizi District](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/), [Western Region](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/), [Uganda](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/). It borders 8 other counties: [Buhweju County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/buhweju/buhweju/), [Bujumbura County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rukungiri/bujumbura/), [Bukonjo County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/bukonjo/), [Busongora County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kasese/busongora/), [Ibanda County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/ibanda/ibanda/), [Igara County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/bushenyi/igara/), [Kinkizi County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kanungu/kinkizi/) and [Kitagwenda County](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/kitagwenda/kitagwenda/). By area it is the 58th largest of 203 counties in Uganda. The centre of Bunyaruguru County is about 299 km in a straight line from Kampala, the capital. It is about 21 km from Rubirizi, the main town of Rubirizi District. The centre point is at 0.2614° S, 29.9517° 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 Bunyaruguru County

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Bunyaruguru County: 3 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 beach.

- Kashaka Landing Site · beach
- Bagusa Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Hippo Gracing Point · viewpoint
- Chimpanzee Tracking · attraction
- Dave's Cave · attraction
- eastern common chimpanzee · 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: Bunyaruguru County

- 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) · Kihihi58 km
- Goma International Airport (GOM) · Goma175 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:51) and shortest in May (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 18:59).

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.

## Sub-counties of Bunyaruguru County

Sub-county Area km² Localities Services 

[Katanda Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/katanda/) 54 17 15 

[Katerera Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/katerera/) 28 18 9 

[Katerera Town Council Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/katerera-town-council/) 10 9 18 

[Katunguru Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/katunguru/) 503 19 24 

[Kichwamba Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/kichwamba/) 490 22 41 

[Kirugu Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/kirugu/) 43 5 6 

[Kyabakara Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/kyabakara/) 101 20 10 

[Magambo Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/magambo/) 32 23 9 

[Rubiriziri Town Council Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/rubiriziri-town-council/) 5.5 9 24 

[Rutoto Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/rutoto/) 163 21 15 

[Ryeru Sub-county](https://wherepedia.org/uganda/western/rubirizi/bunyaruguru/ryeru/) 40 26 11 

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/).

## Villages and localities in Bunyaruguru County

Open gazetteers list **186 villages, towns and localities** in Bunyaruguru County. The largest with a recorded population: Rubirizi (9,100). Settlements here lie between about 912 m and 1,765 m above sea level (median 1,295 m).

- Bierehe
- Bigabiro
- Birehe
- Bugaya
- Buhera
- Buhinda
- Buhingo
- Buitya
- Bukyaba
- Bururuma
- Busingo
- Busonga
- Butezi
- Butoha
- Buzenga
- Bwegiragye
- Ibamba
- Kaatara
- Kabashekye
- Kabiringye
- Kabirizi
- Kabukwiri
- Kacu
- Kacuba
- Kagando
- Kagarama
- Kagera
- Kagorogoro
- Kaguga
- Kagyezi
- Kajenje
- Kajera
- Kakaari
- Kakindo
- Kamacumu
- Kamengo
- Kanombe
- Kantungu
- Kanyambiriri
- Kanyanshande
- Kanyantanga
- Kanyara
- Kanyegaramire
- Kanyungu
- Karagara
- Karambi
- Karembo
- Kasarara
- Kashaka
- Kasharara
- Kashenyi
- Kasibo
- Kasiita
- Kasoga
- Kasungu
- Kasyoha Kitomi Fr
- Kataara
- Katabago
- Katakondwa
- Katanda
- Katara
- Katehe
- Katerera
- Kateta
- Katokori
- Katonya
- Katunguru
- Kazinga
- Kichwamba
- Kidubure
- Kigabo
- Kijurugo
- Kikoma
- Kikonjo
- Kikuba
- Kikumbo
- Kimanvu
- Kimanvu I
- Kimavu II
- Kinoko
- Kinoni
- Kirembe
- Kirugu
- Kisenyi
- Kishaaru
- Kisyoha-kitomi Fr
- Kizira
- Kyabikonko
- Kyakabunda
- Kyamabare
- Kyambogo
- Kyambura
- Kyambuzi
- Kyamwiga
- Kyangabukama
- Kyanika
- Kyanika I Fr
- Kyankaranga
- Kyankwanzi
- Kyansama
- Kyaruganda
- Kyarutakoba
- Kyebumba Ii Fr
- Kyeema
- Kyeibumba
- Kyenjojo
- Kyenzaza
- Lutoto
- Malamagambo
- Mashonga
- Mbuga
- Mikonebiri
- Mirarikye
- Mubanda
- Mugobwa
- Mugogo
- Munyonyi
- Murambi
- Mushuba
- Mushumba
- Mwongyera
- Myonyo
- Ndangara
- Ndangara A Fr
- Ndeke
- Ndekye
- Ngoro
- Njuguto
- Nkombe
- Nkondo
- Nsingera
- Nsingera I
- Nsingera II
- Ntunga
- Nyabubaare
- Nyabubare Ii Fr
- Nyabushabi
- Nyabwiina Fr
- Nyabwina
- Nyakagyera
- Nyakagyezi
- Nyakahama
- Nyakahita
- Nyakakaka
- Nyakanengo
- Nyakasharu
- Nyakasozi
- Nyakatunga
- Nyakeiga
- Nyakihanda
- Nyakiyanja
- Nyamabare
- Nyameka
- Nyamirima
- Nyamishekye
- Nyamweru
- Nyandongo
- Nyangorogoro
- Nyaruhanga
- Nyaruharo
- Omukabare
- Omumasaka
- Rubirizi
- Rugarama
- Rugazi
- Rugazi mission
- Rugendabalo
- Rugyenda
- Rukizi
- Rukoma Np
- Rumuri
- Ruruma
- Rusoro
- Rutondo
- Rwandaro
- Rwemitagu
- Rwenkobe
- Rwentojo
- Rwentuha
- Ryamatumba
- Ryekibagana
- Ryekibagane
- Ryemondo
- Ryeru
- Sunga Mission
- Wandegeya

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Bunyaruguru County

Named natural and historic features inside Bunyaruguru County, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Chambura
- Chambura
- Kafu
- Kakali
- Katerera
- Kiryantama
- Mihbyo
- Monjera
- Mpanga
- Ngoro
- Nyamweru
- Rutondo
- Rwempuno
- Tiama

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 2 mountains.

- Kasunju · 1,856 m
- Lubare · 1,489 m
- Kitwe · 1,387 m
- Chekoba · 1,189 m
- Nakakoma · 1,036 m
- Ntagatu · 1,028 m
- Naroambo · 1,024 m
- Kibona · 963 m
- Bwerura · 948 m
- Kazinga · 940 m
- Bushabwanyama · 912 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve; 1 park.

- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park

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 Bunyaruguru County and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rubirizi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Nov (21 °C). About 1,129 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (136 mm) and the driest Jul (45 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and May to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 71 

Feb 23 74 

Mar 23 126 

Apr 22 129 

May 22 106 

Jun 22 45 

Jul 22 45 

Aug 22 75 

Sep 22 100 

Oct 22 128 

Nov 21 136 

Dec 22 93 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bunyaruguru County

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

- Hospitals12
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels25
- Schools131
- Cinemas3
- Restaurants1
- Police stations6

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 Bunyaruguru County?In Rubirizi District, Western Region, Uganda
- What borders Bunyaruguru County?Buhweju County, Bujumbura County, Bukonjo County, Busongora County, Ibanda County, Igara County, Kinkizi County and Kitagwenda County
- What is there to see in Bunyaruguru County?Bagusa Viewpoint, Chimpanzee Tracking, Dave's Cave, Hippo Gracing Point
- What time zone is Bunyaruguru County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bunyaruguru County?Shilling (UGX)
- What language is spoken in Bunyaruguru County?English, Ganda, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bunyaruguru County?186 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bunyaruguru County?Settlements lie between 912 m and 1,765 m
- What is the highest point in Bunyaruguru County?Kasunju (1,856 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bunyaruguru County?December to February and May to September
- How many hospitals are in Bunyaruguru County?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bunyaruguru County?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bunyaruguru County?UG413101 (OCHA common operational dataset)