Nyamitanga Division

One of the six admin divisions that make up Mbarara Municipality

Nyamitanga Division is one of the six administrative divisions that make up Mbarara Municipality. The six divisions that make Mbarara Municipality include, Kamukuzi Division Nyamitanga Division, Kakoba Division, Biharwe Division, Kakiika Division and Nyakayojo Division.

Nyamitanga Division is located west and south of the central business district. It is situated along River Rwizi which separates the division from the Eastern divisions of the city.

It borders with Kamukuzi Division and Kakoba Division in the north, Masha and Birere subcounties of Isingiro District in the south, and Nyakayojo Division in the west.

Nyamitanga Division has size of approximately 2,229 hectares

The division consists of the neighborhoods of Katete, Karugangama, Kitobero, Nyamitanga hill, Nsiikye, and Ruti. The place is densely populated.

The Mbarara Catholic archdiocese and the Catholic radio, Radio Maria are located in Nyamitanga Division.

Points of Interest

The division has one of the best Schools and Institutions, in Mbarara which include,

Uganda Martyrs University Western Campus
Nyamitanga Institute
Maryhill High School
St Joseph Vocational School
Nyamitanga Secondary School
Katete Primary School
St Agnes Center For Education Primary School
Welden School

Population

In the 2002 census, Nyamitanga Division had a population of 11,622 people. In 2011, estimates showed that the division had 17,272 people. The 2014 census found Nyamitanga had a population of 23,314 people.

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