Bwizibwera

Bwizibwera
Coordinates: 00°08′05″S 30°29′42″E / 0.13472°S 30.49500°E / -0.13472; 30.49500
District Mbarara District
Elevation 1,415 m (4,642 ft)
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Bwizibwera is a city in the Western Region of Uganda. Bwizibwera is named after a swamp behind it which had clean water that looked clear hence its name Bwizibwera (White water)

Location

It is located in Rwanyamahembe Subcounty, in Kashari County, Kashari South Constituency in Mbarara District. And is the Capital town of Kashari County.

Bwizibwera is located approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi), by road, northwest of Mbarara city the largest city in the Western Region, Uganda on Ibanda road.

Overview

Bwizibwera started as small trading town on Ibanda road. In December 2017, the township was elevated to the Town Council status.

Points of Interest

  • Headquarters of Kashaari County
  • Health Centre IV
  • EBO SACCO headquarters

References

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