Isingiro is a town in Western Uganda

Western Region, Uganda

Western Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Isingiro District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.

Location

Isingiro is located approximately 35 kilometres (21.7 mi), by road, southeast of Mbarara

Mbarara

Mbarara is a town in Western Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Mbarara District and the location of the district headquarters. It is also the largest urban centre in Western Uganda.-Location:...

, the largest city in the sub-region

Ankole sub-region

Ankole sub-region is a region in Western Uganda that consists of the following districts:* Buhweju District* Bushenyi District* Ibanda District* Isingiro District* Kiruhura District* Mitooma District* Ntungamo District* Rubirizi District...

. The town of Isingiro is surrounded by the villages of Nyakigera, Gayaza, Rwembwa, Mabona, Kibwera and Rumira. The coordinates of the town are:00 52 05S, 30 49 03E (Latitude:0.86805; Longitude:30.81750).

Population

In 2008, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of Isingiro at 20,100. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of the town at 22,000.

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:

• The headquarters of Isingiro District Administration
• The offices of Isingiro Town Council
• Isingiro Central Market
• A branch of DFCU Bank
  DFCU Bank
  DFCU Bank, commonly known as DFCU, but whose full name is Development Finance Company of Uganda Bank Limited, is a commercial bank in Uganda...
  
  

External links

• Google Map of Isingiro District