Bukonko
in Iganga District of Eastern Region, Uganda

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.643 and 33.455 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 38' 36" and E 33° 27' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - UGX
Spoken languages:
English, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:59 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Kampala
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:39 am and 6:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.829 and -140.081 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Atiheu
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Uganda in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Uganda.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Uganda. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Bukonko

Bukonko in Iganga District (Eastern Region) is a city located in Uganda about 64 mi (or 104 km) east of Kampala, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bukonko is now 03:59 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kampala with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Bukonko. The closest airport in Uganda is Jinja Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi in a distance of 66 mi (or 106 km), West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Iganga, Luuka Town, Mayuge, Kaliro and Bugiri. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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Welcome to the Pride | Lion's Thread

Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 19:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brad Bauerkemper

Meet Sarah, our Head Seamstress at Lion's Thread. Although we know her very well, we invite you to take a lot into where we work, where our ladies come from, and how their lives have changed...


How to Tie a Bow Tie | Lion's Thread

Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 27:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brad Bauerkemper

Learn to tie a bow tie in 5 simple steps, as instructed by Muzart, the mastermind behind the handmade Lion's Thread bow tie labels. Want to learn more about our ties or our empowerment initiatives...


Life Cycle of a Bow Tie | Lion's Thread

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 10:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brad Bauerkemper

At Lion's Thread, we don't make your typical bow tie and we don't use a conventional workshop. In this video, witness first hand how we make our bold, African-cotton ties, from the fabric's...


Bicycle race

Published: July 03, 2019
Length: 35:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Samuel Ouma

Holiday kids.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Iganga District

Iganga District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Iganga, where the district headquarters are located.

Located at 0.633333, 33.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iganga District, Busoga, Districts of Uganda, Eastern Region, Uganda

Iganga

. Iganga Iganga is located in UgandaIgangaIganga Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:00|36|54|N|33|29|06|E|type:city(53700)_region:UG | |name= }} Country 25px Uganda Region Eastern Uganda Sub-region Busoga sub-region District Iganga District Government  • Mayor Elevation Bad rounding here{{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 3,674.5406824147 | 1-3 }} ft (1,120 m) Population (2011 Estimate)  • Total 53,700 Iganga is a town in Eastern Uganda.

Located at 0.615, 33.485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Uganda, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Eastern Region, Uganda, Iganga District

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