Kiruhura is a town in Western Uganda. It is the largest town in Kiruhura District and the district headquarters are located in there. The district is named after the town.
Kiruhura is located approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, northeast of Mbarara, the largest city in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 245 kilometres (152 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in the country.The coordinates of the town are:00 12 36S, 30 49 48E (Latitude:-0.2100; Longitude:30.8300).
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Kiruhura at 12,500 in 2008. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of the town at 14,000.
Kiruhura is located approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi), by road, northeast of Mbarara, the largest city in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 245 kilometres (152 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in the country.The coordinates of the town are:00 12 36S, 30 49 48E (Latitude:-0.2100; Longitude:30.8300).
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Kiruhura at 12,500 in 2008. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of the town at 14,000.
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:
- The headquarters of Kiruhura District Administration
- Kiruhura Town Hall - The building housing the town council offices was opened on 26 January 2010
- Rushere Community Hospital - A 200 bed community hospital affiliated with the Church of Uganda, located approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi), by road, east of town.
- A branch of Equity Bank - Located in Rushere, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) est of town.
- Rwakitura State House - The country home of the current President of Uganda is located in Rwakitura, not far from Kiruhura. Facts from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiruhura#Location
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