Rubona, Bunyangabu
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Rubona | |
|---|---|
  Rubona Location in Uganda Placement on map is approximate | |
| Coordinates: 00°33′35″N 30°10′44″E / 0.55972°N 30.17889°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Uganda |
| District | Bunyangabu District |
| Municipality | Rubona Town Council |
| County | Bunyangabu |
| Government | |
| • MP | Adolf Mwesige |
| Population (2014 census) | |
• Total | 5,627[1] |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC0°33'35.0"N 30°10'44.0"E |
Rubona is a town in the Western Region of Uganda.[2]
Rubona is located along the Fort Portal–Kasese–Mpondwe Road, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi), by road, southwest of Fort Portal, the largest city in Toro sub-region.[3] This is approximately 318 kilometres (198 mi), by road, west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[4] The geographical coordinates of Rubona are: 0°33'35.0"N, 30°10'44.0"E (Latitude:0.559722; Longitude:30.178889).[5]
Population
The national population census and household survey conducted during August 2014, enumerated the population of Rubona Town Council at 5,627 people.[1]
Points of interest
The following pints of interest are found in the town or near its borders: (a) the offices of Rubona Town council, (b) the offices of Rubona sub-county, (c) Rubona central market, (d) the Fort Portal–Kasese–Mpondwe Road, passes through the town in a general northeast to southwest direction.[6] and (e) Rubona Stock Farm, a livestock farm sitting on 746.9 acres (302 ha), of farmland. The farm is owned by the government of Uganda and is managed by the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank (NAGRC & DB), an institution of the Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.[7]
