Western Region, Uganda

The Western Region of Uganda is one of four regions in the country of Uganda. As of Uganda's 2014 census, the Western region's population was .

Subregions

As of 2010, the western Region contained four Political Subregions,

From North to South;

1- Bunyoro Sub-region

2- Rwenzori Sub-region aka Greater Tooro

3- Ankole Subregion and

4- Kigezi Subregion

Tribes in Western Uganda

1. Bakonjo/Bamba.
2. Batooro.
3. Banyoro
4. Banyankore,Bahima,Bairu.
5. Bakiga.
6. Bafumbira.
7. Batwa.

Districts

As of 2024, the Western Region, Uganda contained 3 cities and 34 districts:

Geography

The Western Region borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west and the Northern tip of Rwanda as well as Tanzania in the South.

It is home to the Banyakitara i.e Banyoro, Batooro, Babwisi, Songora people, Banyankore, Bakiga. And Bakonzo, Bamba, Bafumbira, e.t.c

Tourist attractions in Western Uganda

Western Uganda is home to a number of national parks and protected areas, including:

• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south western Uganda, home to mountain gorillas and other primates like chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys. The area is also home to forest elephants and bushpigs. The park is located over three districts: Kanungu, Rubanda and Kisoro District.
• Queen Elizabeth National Park is in western Uganda and is the second largest national park in the country and one of the oldest. The park is made up of wetlands, woodlands, savannah plains and forests. The park is located in Kasese District, with parts in Rubirizi, Kanungu, and Kamwengye districts. It borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
• Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the smallest national park located in south western Uganda, located in Kisoro District. It was founded in 1991. The park is also home to mountain gorillas, along with Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park is home to the golden monkey, also found in Volcanoes National Park. Mountains in the park include Mount Sabinyo and Mount Muhavura which are part of the Virunga Range, which continues into Rwanda and the DRC.
• Kibale Forest National Park is located in Kibaale District. The park is home to chimpanzees, with the largest number and diversity in East Africa.
• Rwenzori Mountains National Park
• Lake Mburo National Park
• Lake Bunyonyi
• Semuliki National Park
• Bigodi Sanctuary

See also

• Regions of Uganda
• Central Region, Uganda

References

External links

• Google Map of the Western Region of Uganda