Kijura
Place in Western Region of Uganda, Uganda
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Kijura is a town in Kabarole District, in the Western Region of Uganda.
Kijura | |
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  Kijura Map of Uganda showing location of Kijura | |
| Coordinates: 00°49′01″N 30°25′03″E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Region of Uganda |
| Sub-region | Toro sub-region |
| Districts | Kabarole District |
| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Location
The town is in Hakibaale Sub-county, being one of the eight parishes in that administrative unit.[1] Kijura is approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), by road, northeast of Fort Portal, the largest town in the Toro sub-region.[2] This is approximately 292 kilometres (181 mi) west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[3] The coordinates of the Kijura are 0°49'01.0"N 30°25'03.0"E (Latitude:0.816944; Longitude:30.417500).[4]
Overview
The town is the location of the burial place of Brigadier Noble Mayombo, R.I.P.[5]